Deer on runway

[spatsch]

The biggest problem I have with them is at night. I landed not to long ago in the dark at my home airport and when I looked left and right of the runway there were herds on both sides. As Vlad pointed out they are not really scared of me until I am close enough that I am afraid they will jump on the airplane rather then away in their then sudden panic... .

Oliver

[Monkey]

Just need to post the deer crossing signs on the ends of the runway. That way they won't cross in the middle.

[Sam_B]

http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...d.php?t=173224

Given that just 2 days ago a picture of a -7 pooped up that tried to occupy the same space as a buck, it might be considered an act of safety to make a low pass strafing run first to clear all of wildlife from the area!!!

In all seriousness, there are quite a bit of deer at my home field. What are some techniques that others have used to reduce chances of an incident?

[sjhurlbut]

Originally Posted by donaziza

I assume its you?? Who took the picture?

Good buddy on side runway. Organized photo shoot with good luck and talented photographer.

[FinnFlyer]

During landing and rollout, two fonds started to race my RV-3B. I could swear they were not on the runway during approach. They must have jumped the 4' fence. One of them decided to cross in front of me, didn't make it and got hit with the right wheel fairing which shattered. Had to re-skin the flap and there's still a slight dent on the bottom of the wing.

They are completely crazy, suicidal and unpredictable.

Finn

[rv7boy]

Many years ago a takeoff from Redstone Army Airfield was aborted when a deer ran across the runway just after dawn. Several NASA managers were aboard the very old but very well maintained Gulfstream G-1 (call sign NASA 3) powered by two Rolls Royce turboprops. They were just before rotation speed and it took a lot of skill to keep the airplane on the runway. The deer was killed instantly by one of the props. The passengers were not injured but had to take commercial flights later that day. The engine and propeller required complete teardown and inspection. I was not on that flight but I read the accident report. It was a messy incident.

[Stitch462]

Went to USAF Safety School in early 2001 got a CD with mishap photos on it, great series of a T-37 vs. deer incident. The Tweet was on landing roll out when Mr Deer decided to dart across the runway. Leading edge of the wing took em' out. Both pilots walked way fine but the jet was messed up pretty good.

[izzybear]

This might be a good time to have a deer whistle installed - low tech, low weight but higher drag alternative to the air horn and works all the time (over 35 mph) without pilot input.

Maybe Dan H. could manufacture a retractable platform that would be inserted into the air stream when the flaps went down or the landing lights were on. That way the drag penalty would not be enforced while in cruise flight. Of course, there goes the simplicity benefit. Maybe install inside the air scoops?? Lots of options... lots of trade-offs to consider.

Saw this one on amazon as an example (no previous knowledge so this is not an endorsement)

https://www.amazon.com/Moligh-doll-M...884864&sr=8-14

[YellowPeril]

It'll never be a popular way to go a-hunting.

[RVDan]

Fall is the rut season for deer. Crazy hopped up on hormones, looking to get laid. They are also nocturnal, and come out of hiding at dusk, just when they are hard to see.