DesertNomad
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A friend of mine lives on a near sea level 2600'x75' grass runway in Washington state. I am considering flying my Dakota into that runway. The shortest runway I have ever landed it on is 2300' asphalt.
Any considerations I should be aware of?
My approach speed is 72kts with full flaps. I have not gone below that even though that is a number for gross weight.
How will that work with my wheel pants? The grass is well maintained (I have walked out there).
I have never landed on real grass (there isn't any in Nevada). I imagine my braking will not be as effective but the grass will induce a lot more drag to slow down as well.
I have done "soft" field takeoffs on concrete but I don't think that is a very good simulation - perhaps it is... dunno.
Thoughts?
Any considerations I should be aware of?
My approach speed is 72kts with full flaps. I have not gone below that even though that is a number for gross weight.
How will that work with my wheel pants? The grass is well maintained (I have walked out there).
I have never landed on real grass (there isn't any in Nevada). I imagine my braking will not be as effective but the grass will induce a lot more drag to slow down as well.
I have done "soft" field takeoffs on concrete but I don't think that is a very good simulation - perhaps it is... dunno.
Thoughts?
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