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peterz(at)zutrasoft.com
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 1:48 pm    Post subject: Minimum practical field length Reply with quote
A question for all you lucky Europa fliers out there:
If one was to look for an agricultural property to set up a strip on, what is the minimum practical and safe turf runway length (assuming 50ft obst clearance) for an XS with 912S at factory spec'd Gross weight near sea level on a standard day? 1500ft? 2000ft? longer?

Curious,
Pete
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kheindl(at)msn.com
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:12 pm    Post subject: Minimum practical field length Reply with quote
Hi Pete C
 
I think 2000 would be okay. I am usually airborne at 600 C but you need extra just in case.
I recently attempted to take off with my brakes on. I did get airborne C but it didn't feel right and I aborted okay within our 2300 foot strip.
 
Cheers C
 
Karl

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Date: Fri C 19 Sep 2008 17:47:49 -0400
From: peterz(at)zutrasoft.com
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Subject: Minimum practical field length
A question for all you lucky Europa fliers out there:


If one was to look for an agricultural property to set up a strip on C what is the minimum practical and safe turf runway length (assuming 50ft obst clearance) for an XS with 912S at factory spec'd Gross weight near sea level on a standard day? 1500ft? 2000ft? longer?

Curious C
Pete
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Still a pile of parts

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topglock(at)cox.net
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PostPosted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 2:15 pm    Post subject: Minimum practical field length Reply with quote
Under my field conditions, with my tri-gear, I'd want 2000'.

Jeff - Baby Blue

Peter Zutrauen wrote:
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A question for all you lucky Europa fliers out there:

If one was to look for an agricultural property to set up a strip on,
what is the minimum practical and safe turf runway length (assuming 50ft
obst clearance) for an XS with 912S at factory spec'd Gross weight near
sea level on a standard day? 1500ft? 2000ft? longer?

Curious,
Pete
A239
Still a pile of parts

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cjh.richardson(at)virgin.
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 1:04 am    Post subject: Minimum Practical Field Length Reply with quote
I happily operate my Tri-gear - 912S - from 500 metres ( 1640 ft ) hedge to hedge. No obstacles beyond the hedges.
The strip is 945 feet high.
The only situation which might be critical is the abandoned take-off but I have the luxury of being able to turn either way on the ground, at the end of the deceleration, because the strip is in a 150 metre wide field.
For a straight strip with no turns possible I would say 2,000 ft ( 610 mtrs ) would be safe.
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johnwigney(at)alltel.net
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 11:53 am    Post subject: Minimum practical field length Reply with quote
Hi Pete,

I fly into a local grass strip quite regularly. It is 2,000 ft long and
I can get in and out comfortably - no problems. I would suggest that
2,000 ft is a nice, safe length. Re location, try and ensure you have
minimum obstructions at each end.

Cheers, John

N262WF, mono XS, 912S
Whirl Wind 100 series C/S prop

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Subject: Minimum practical field length
A question for all you lucky Europa fliers out there:If one was to look
for an agricultural property to set up a strip on, what is the minimum
practical and safe turf runway length (assuming 50ft obst clearance) for
an XS with 912S at factory spec'd Gross weight near sea level on a
standard day? 1500ft? 2000ft? longer?
Curious, Pete A239 Still a pile of parts/

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raimo.toivio(at)rwm.fi
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:08 am    Post subject: Minimum Practical Field Length Reply with quote
I visited yesterday EFNS which is 440 m long grass strip near Helsinki.
No obstacles behind the hedges - its open field.
Grass was quite long letīs say 100-150 mm /4-6" and wet.
Headwind was about 5 knots.
Landing was easy but during takeoff I woud not like to have any problems.
My plane is mono w 912S, fixed Warp 20,5 degrees, weight was near 650 kg /1430 lbs.


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