RV Ground Performance
So I'm looking at making a hangar investment at a nearby airport with a uniquely positioned, paved 1800 ft runway. The runway itself sits on a plateau and the grade drops off at either end (almost like an aircraft carrier). This means that the trees at either end (after the drop-off) don't necessarily obstruct the glide path (just the tops of them), but it does make the approach quite interesting. With that preface, I'll ask this question:
Does the Van's published landing distance indicate the amount of roll needed after the plane has touched down, or the distance required from some feet above the runway (at feathering per se)? Whats your experience vs. the published numbers?
Also, I trust the TO distance is pretty short, but is there an easy way to predetermine what the 50' (clearing distance) is for each aircraft at gross? Specifically, I'm referring to the -10, but I'd assume its similar for like airframes. What are your experiences with this? How fast (on average) do you clear 50' after rotation?
Based on Van's numbers for a -10 at gross (260 HP) I'm pretty sure the runway will easily accommodate a -10, but theres no substitute for experience (plenty for speculation).
Oh, and if you want to take a look at the airport, heres the link: http://www.mathisairport.com. Its listed as private, but anyone's welcome to visit, gas up, or grab a coke.
So I'm looking at making a hangar investment at a nearby airport with a uniquely positioned, paved 1800 ft runway. The runway itself sits on a plateau and the grade drops off at either end (almost like an aircraft carrier). This means that the trees at either end (after the drop-off) don't necessarily obstruct the glide path (just the tops of them), but it does make the approach quite interesting. With that preface, I'll ask this question:
Does the Van's published landing distance indicate the amount of roll needed after the plane has touched down, or the distance required from some feet above the runway (at feathering per se)? Whats your experience vs. the published numbers?
Also, I trust the TO distance is pretty short, but is there an easy way to predetermine what the 50' (clearing distance) is for each aircraft at gross? Specifically, I'm referring to the -10, but I'd assume its similar for like airframes. What are your experiences with this? How fast (on average) do you clear 50' after rotation?
Based on Van's numbers for a -10 at gross (260 HP) I'm pretty sure the runway will easily accommodate a -10, but theres no substitute for experience (plenty for speculation).
Oh, and if you want to take a look at the airport, heres the link: http://www.mathisairport.com. Its listed as private, but anyone's welcome to visit, gas up, or grab a coke.
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