unicate wrote:

drclive wrote:

Can anybody point out a good bibliography or article that describes the
differences in landing on a grass airstrip for the first time, tips and
advices? Thanks


Ben Hallert wrote:

Rent a CFI?


Matt Whiting wrote:

A CFI to land on a grass strip? If he needs that then he
better get his money back from his original CFI.


Why is it so out of the question for him to get a CFI to go with him if
he's never landed on grass before? Maybe it's common where you are, but
in many places, you're not allowed to practice landing on anything but a
paved runway with rental aircraft while training for your private pilot
license. Most schools/clubs prohibit landing rental aircraft on
unimproved (grass, dirt, etc.) strips, regardless of your ratings. We
all should know how to do a soft-field landing, but if you've never done
it and would feel more comfortable (and are willing to pay for) bringing
a CFI with you, why should that be a problem or a reflection on anyone's
"original CFI"?

You are the second person who can't distinguish between a grass strip
and a soft field. I guess you both need some remedial instruction. Any
competent private pilot or soloed student even should have no problem
landing on a grass strip. If they do, their instructor should have his
or her license revoked.


Matt