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Old July 7th 06, 06:21 PM posted to rec.aviation.misc
John Kunkel
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Default Do you allow landings on short fields?


"Roy Smith" wrote in message
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My club recently had an airplane damaged in an overrun on a 2200 foot
runway. This is the third such incident in the last 5 or so years
(two of which resulted in serious aircraft damage, but fortunately no
injuries). We're considering tightening up our rules about short
runways. One possibility would be to outlaw landings on anything
under 2500 feet unless you've got a commercial certificate.


One AC I know of had both a length and width restriction, 2500 X 50 minimum.
This came about after a botched landing on a 2700 X 30 paved strip.
I've always considered narrow more of a challenge than short.