Gerry
Cant help much with precise t/off and landing numbers, but I fly into a
small very uneven grass strip on the south coast when I am down in that
part of the world without difficulty. Although my trigear has a 914
fitted, I always feel I have plenty of excess power available and never
use more that 2/3rd of the 530 mtr strip. The only thing I have to be
careful of is stopping before t/off. Its important to keep rolling if
the grass is long, as I found out one day. I lined up on the end of the
runway and applied full power only to find the aircraft turned suddenly
to port and headed off towards the hedge, one wheel had got slightly
stuck in the long grass, just enough to change the direction of the
ground roll, interesting experience! For what its worth I never need to
use the turbo to get off the ground and always feel I have plenty of
surplus r/way available.
Alan
Ps how about a fly in to your new field next summer, to sample the
"fuel"
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From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Gerry
Holland
Subject: Europa-List: Take off and landing Distances
Hi to all!
Eventually my Europa will fly, probably early in Spring 2005 and Im
preparing for where I can fly from once all is signed off.
Living in the West Country there are opportunities to work with Farmers
to release some land for an Airstrip to rent or buy.
I may have such an opportunity very locally (1/2 mile at most) but I
need some guidance from the combined wisdom of the group..... Optimistic
I know!
G-FIZY is a Europa XS TRIGEAR with 912 (80hp) and Arplast CS Prop and
whatever the weight is on the day.
The Strip is grass and available from May after Silage cut to late
October. It faces aligns at 26/08, 500m X 20m including turning circle
over a 25m displaced 6 - 10 hedge. It will be cut and rolled and drains
well as a plateau on a hill at 400.
Can someone with mine or similar Europa configuration pass comment and
maybe add some real data on takeoff and landing performance on grass.
Fuel will be available..... Scrumpy Cider!
Kind Regards
Gerry
Europa 384 G-FIZY
Trigear with Rotax 912 and Arplast CS Prop.
Dynon EFIS, KMD 150, Icom A-200 and SL70 Transponder.
PSS AoA Fitted.
http://www.g-fizy.com
Mobile: +44 7808 402404
WebFax: +44 870 7059985
gnholland@onetel.com
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