Tight Squeeze?
I have a little farm. I have about 2,200 feet I could use for a grass/dirt strip. It isn't oriented perfectly maybe 3/21. Most strips around here are 13/31 or so. There is a short powerline at one end maybe 30'. Do I have to do anything to get it legal? I might build a little hanger maybe 30x30. I have a RV-3 with no wheel pants and a 7KCAB Citabria.
Stan.
First, thanks for your service. I built my RV4 in the shop of my late friend "AP", (retired Green Beret) located on his NW FL farm. His adjacent "runway" was
1180' from the trees to the edge of a soybean field. One way in, one way out.
When my RV4 was completed I made the initial test flight and sixteen subsequent adjustment flights from "API" as well as the RVX's initial test flight.
"AP" registered it with the FAA as a STOL runway which relieves the standard climb gradient requirements. You can also register it as an Ultralight runway, Restricted Runway or not at all, being private property. Also your option to list "Prior Permission Required" as well. Getting the power line buried takes a bit more paperwork and $$$ with the power company but is doable. You can get the line marked with "orange balls" for free in TX if it's registered. As far as care and feeding, I call it "zero turn therapy" a chance to get away from everything for a few hours and enjoy the freedom of having your own runway in a free country!
Additionally, a chat with your neighbors and associated free BBQ and beverages might help your cause and be money well spent.
https://aeronav.faa.gov/content/aeronav/Form7480_1.pdf
FAA Landing Area Proposal Form
With a 2200' length, you should have no problem with your RV3 or a lightly loaded Citabria. RV's can safely fly final at 60KIAS (and less) with practice.
No worries...
wells fargo bank near by me
A friend's RV3 down under on his private strip.
V/R
Smokey