Tim,

Here is a link to a picture of a friend of mine leaving our ~700'
grass strip (the row of round bales is abeam the threshold). With two
people aboard, it was off in less than 400'. I don't know the fuel
load. Winds were calm, and it was probably 50-60 degrees F when he
left.

http://faa-engineers.com/~mjgundry/b...s/DSC02327.JPG

The landing was a bit more interesting than the takeoff...

Matt

On Aug 22, 10:10*pm, (Tim Hickey) wrote:
Quick question, and I know that someone here will know the answer:

How much runway is needed to get a (relatively) empty 182 off the
ground? *I am thinking one pilot, 45 minutes of fuel, and 1000 MSL.
Grass.
I once saw an Iowa State Trooper land a State 182 on concrete, little
wind, in less than 500 feet. Just wondering what the machine will do
on takeoff when very light.

Thanks.

Zenith CH-300 Driver.