[PropMan]

Started work on a Grass Strip today. Hopefully it will be usable in a few months. I only have farm equipment to work with, so it's going to take a while to get smooth. Any suggestions on how to are welcome.

Second project was started but will post in -4 section!

 

[hydroguy2]

Roll it when it's soft.

 

[rv9aviator]

Here is Arkansas the County Extension office rents large rollers to farmers. I don't know if you have one or your County does that but that might be an option.

 

[DCat22]

Started work on a Grass Strip today. Hopefully it will be usable in a few months. I only have farm equipment to work with, so it's going to take a while to get smooth. Any suggestions on how to are welcome.
Second project was started but will post in -4 section!

Is that Donie Reservoir in the background? I usually fly over that area between Dallas and Houston.

Looks like a fun project!

 

[PropMan]

Is that Donie Reservoir in the background? I usually fly over that area between Dallas and Houston.

Looks like a fun project!

It's Lake Limestone. When you fly over use 122.75,I have my radio on when I;m in the shop working on Props. I'm on the north east side.

 

[FresnoR]

drainage, drainage, drainage. That next to a smooth surface of course is probable the most important. You want to protect the ground from developing a rut or puddle if a random thunderstorm comes through while your out flying.

 

[Doug Lewis]

Beautiful!

 

[Jamie]

Mowed my 0.457 acre lot today. I'm thankful for what I have, but jealous at the same time.

 

[DCat22]

It's Lake Limestone. When you fly over use 122.75,I have my radio on when I;m in the shop working on Props. I'm on the north east side.

Roger! That's one my bigger checkpoints on the way. (Or a "you've gone to far" I've never had to use if going to Hilltop Lakes. )

Great shot too.

 

[Phil]

Frank,

Sara and I were just up there 3 weeks ago and we were talking about how much we'd like to have a place with an airstrip on Lake Limestone....

As soon as we finish the -10, we'll have to fly up there and see it!

Here is a document you should check out:
ftp://ftp.dot.state.tx.us/pub/txdot-info/avn/avninfo/farm_ranch_airstrips.pdf

Take care,
Phil

 

[PropMan]

Phil,
Thanks for the link. As far as a place on the lake, I have to convince my wife to build an air park. This pic is of a short strip 1500ft. I do have enough room for 3200ft and about 30 one acre lots. so well see.