Bubblehead
Well Known Member
I am especially interested in first hand experience with this issue but everyone's opinion is welcome.
My wife and I are starting to look for land to build our retirement shack on. We may locate far enough from civilization to have a hanger and strip on the property. I know what my RV-8 can do for take off distance but in reality I think landing distance is the limiting factor.
1) assuming about 1000 MSL and no obstacles on either end, what minimum grass runway length would you consider safe? 1500'? 1800'? 2000'?
2) This is a more nebulous question. How many acres would you suggest as a minimum to stay a bit isolated from neighbors? 10? 15? 20? A lot depends on land shape and roads and other items but just a guess is fine.
I think the real answer will be normally keep the RV in a hanger at a paved airport and use the grass for secondary aviation like a Just Highlander, but knowing the requirements for the RV will help set the optimal.
As always, what is desired and what is achievable are two different things. I will adjust my desires at an later time once I have done my homework.
My wife and I are starting to look for land to build our retirement shack on. We may locate far enough from civilization to have a hanger and strip on the property. I know what my RV-8 can do for take off distance but in reality I think landing distance is the limiting factor.
1) assuming about 1000 MSL and no obstacles on either end, what minimum grass runway length would you consider safe? 1500'? 1800'? 2000'?
2) This is a more nebulous question. How many acres would you suggest as a minimum to stay a bit isolated from neighbors? 10? 15? 20? A lot depends on land shape and roads and other items but just a guess is fine.
I think the real answer will be normally keep the RV in a hanger at a paved airport and use the grass for secondary aviation like a Just Highlander, but knowing the requirements for the RV will help set the optimal.
As always, what is desired and what is achievable are two different things. I will adjust my desires at an later time once I have done my homework.