New Runway for Short Stop!

[Mel]

Well I finally dipped deeply into my retirement fund and laid down a bunch of asphalt. Certainly not cheap, but the paving company worked with me. I already had a good "base" and they let me do my own tractor work, so we got the price down to just above reasonable.

Short Stop Airfield now sports 1500' X 20' of new hard surface.

We inaugurated it Saturday with our annual EAA Fly-In/Picnic. We had 14 airplanes and one helicopter. Seven RVs (2-4s, 3-6s, 2-8s). Only nose draggers were a C-172, a PA28-180, a Thorp T-211, and an M20C.

Distance award went to Louise Hose flying "Mikey" up from Houston. (She did let Paul tag along)

[Ironflight]

Two Thumbs Up for Mel and Ann's new runway!

Louise and I enjoyed visiting yesterday - and I am glad I got to do the take-off and let Louise have the landing.

Actually, 1500' is just fine for an RV, especially with the clear approaches (although I think I could count the feathers on the chickens at that house on short final.....).

We had a nice tailwind at 9500 for the trip home, and made it in a little more than an hour. Now Mikey is parked for a couple of weeks while Louise goes and handles research on the beaches of the Gulf Coast.

Thanks again Mel and Ann for a wonderful BBQ, good company, and the chance to break in your new runway!

Paul

[Jaypratt]

I enjoyed Mels new runway too. I think I needed a little more height when I come in there. It occured to me that a car or BOX-truck might be coming buy there at the same time as I was passing over the road on approach.
Mel and Ann are wonderful host, if you missed their picnic try to come next year.

[danielhv]

That is awesome Mel!!! Any chance on seeing some pics of the strip?

[WingsOnWheels]

Congrats on the new runway Mel!

[cjensen]

Awesome Mel!! How 'bout some pics!!??