Airparks; Living On The Beaten Path?

On Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:55:12 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

On Mar 10, 6:05*pm, WJRFlyBoy wrote:
On Sun, 9 Mar 2008 22:31:16 -0700 (PDT), wrote:
If that bothers you don't think of landing at some of our back country
strips out here in the west. *You would have a heart attack at most of
them trying to thread the needle of trees, cliffs, creeks, stumps,
critters, etc.......

Ben
www.haaspowerair.com
N801BH

It's a little different when you miss a landing a kill a few pines v.s. the
neighbor's kids.
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The trick is to not "miss a landing"... Can you say,, Go
Around ??????????

Or you could say "I never miss a landing" or any other level of irreality.
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"WJRFlyBoy" wrote in message
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Or you could say "I never miss a landing" or any other level of irreality.
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Or you could say "miss a landing and kill the neighbor's kids" or any other
level of irreality.

By the way, I have not seen large numbers of children playing alongside the
runway at ANY airpark I have flown into. That is about as realistic as the
children playing on the interstates in the big cities.

Highflyer

On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:57:02 -0500, Highflyer wrote:

"WJRFlyBoy" wrote in message
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Or you could say "I never miss a landing" or any other level of irreality.
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Or you could say "miss a landing and kill the neighbor's kids" or any other
level of irreality.

There is nothing unreal about my statement. Improbable, that's open for
debate.

By the way, I have not seen large numbers of children playing alongside the
runway at ANY airpark I have flown into. That is about as realistic as the
children playing on the interstates in the big cities.

Highflyer

I just read several airpark descriptions, many were relating the fact that
kids were riding their bicycles not only along the strip but across the
strips. Including 3 wheelers, etc.
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I hesitate to add to this discussion because I'm not an instructor,
just a rather slow student who's not qualified to give advice that
might kill someone.

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WJRFlyBoy wrote:

On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:57:02 -0500, Highflyer wrote:

"WJRFlyBoy" wrote in message
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Or you could say "I never miss a landing" or any other level of irreality.
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Or you could say "miss a landing and kill the neighbor's kids" or any other
level of irreality.

There is nothing unreal about my statement. Improbable, that's open for
debate.

By the way, I have not seen large numbers of children playing alongside the
runway at ANY airpark I have flown into. That is about as realistic as the
children playing on the interstates in the big cities.

Highflyer

I just read several airpark descriptions, many were relating the fact that
kids were riding their bicycles not only along the strip but across the
strips. Including 3 wheelers, etc.

At Spruce Creek, we take such behavior VERY seriously! NOBODY but
aircraft and airport maintenance vehicles are allowed on the runway.
Anybody else is subject to fines and banishment from the property.

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On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:02:32 -0400, Orval Fairbairn wrote:

Or you could say "miss a landing and kill the neighbor's kids" or any other
level of irreality.

There is nothing unreal about my statement. Improbable, that's open for
debate.

By the way, I have not seen large numbers of children playing alongside the
runway at ANY airpark I have flown into. That is about as realistic as the
children playing on the interstates in the big cities.

Highflyer

I just read several airpark descriptions, many were relating the fact that
kids were riding their bicycles not only along the strip but across the
strips. Including 3 wheelers, etc.

At Spruce Creek, we take such behavior VERY seriously! NOBODY but
aircraft and airport maintenance vehicles are allowed on the runway.
Anybody else is subject to fines and banishment from the property.

A solid set of covenants backed with enforceability (fines and liens) and
good planning, yep you are in good shape.
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Remove numbers for gmail and for God's sake it ain't "gee" either!
I hesitate to add to this discussion because I'm not an instructor,
just a rather slow student who's not qualified to give advice that
might kill someone.

WJRFlyBoy wrote:
On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:02:32 -0400, Orval Fairbairn wrote:


Or you could say "miss a landing and kill the neighbor's kids" or any other
level of irreality.

There is nothing unreal about my statement. Improbable, that's open for
debate.


By the way, I have not seen large numbers of children playing alongside the
runway at ANY airpark I have flown into. That is about as realistic as the
children playing on the interstates in the big cities.

Highflyer

I just read several airpark descriptions, many were relating the fact that
kids were riding their bicycles not only along the strip but across the
strips. Including 3 wheelers, etc.

At Spruce Creek, we take such behavior VERY seriously! NOBODY but
aircraft and airport maintenance vehicles are allowed on the runway.
Anybody else is subject to fines and banishment from the property.


A solid set of covenants backed with enforceability (fines and liens) and
good planning, yep you are in good shape.


Ok, I get it.

In real life you are a lawyer, right?

On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:55:04 -0600, cavelamb himself wrote:

WJRFlyBoy wrote:
On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 14:02:32 -0400, Orval Fairbairn wrote:

Or you could say "miss a landing and kill the neighbor's kids" or any other
level of irreality.

There is nothing unreal about my statement. Improbable, that's open for
debate.


By the way, I have not seen large numbers of children playing alongside the
runway at ANY airpark I have flown into. That is about as realistic as the
children playing on the interstates in the big cities.

Highflyer

I just read several airpark descriptions, many were relating the fact that
kids were riding their bicycles not only along the strip but across the
strips. Including 3 wheelers, etc.

At Spruce Creek, we take such behavior VERY seriously! NOBODY but
aircraft and airport maintenance vehicles are allowed on the runway.
Anybody else is subject to fines and banishment from the property.

A solid set of covenants backed with enforceability (fines and liens) and
good planning, yep you are in good shape.

Ok, I get it.

In real life you are a lawyer, right?

Yes and No.
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Remove numbers for gmail and for God's sake it ain't "gee" either!
I hesitate to add to this discussion because I'm not an instructor,
just a rather slow student who's not qualified to give advice that
might kill someone.

WJRFlyBoy wrote:
On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:57:02 -0500, Highflyer wrote:


"WJRFlyBoy" wrote in message
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Or you could say "I never miss a landing" or any other level of irreality.
--

Or you could say "miss a landing and kill the neighbor's kids" or any other
level of irreality.


There is nothing unreal about my statement. Improbable, that's open for
debate.


By the way, I have not seen large numbers of children playing alongside the
runway at ANY airpark I have flown into. That is about as realistic as the
children playing on the interstates in the big cities.

Highflyer


I just read several airpark descriptions, many were relating the fact that
kids were riding their bicycles not only along the strip but across the
strips. Including 3 wheelers, etc.

All of the kids at our airpark (even the little ones) have GREAT respect
for the runway. All of the pilots also know that if any houses are
under construction (almost always) the runway becomes a soccer field
from noon to 1. The players are also very good about keeping away of
planes in the pattern I'm told.

A low pass will clear deer and soccer players.

Margy

On Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:10:26 -0400, Margy Natalie wrote:

WJRFlyBoy wrote:
On Thu, 13 Mar 2008 15:57:02 -0500, Highflyer wrote:

"WJRFlyBoy" wrote in message
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Or you could say "I never miss a landing" or any other level of irreality.
--

Or you could say "miss a landing and kill the neighbor's kids" or any other
level of irreality.

There is nothing unreal about my statement. Improbable, that's open for
debate.

By the way, I have not seen large numbers of children playing alongside the
runway at ANY airpark I have flown into. That is about as realistic as the
children playing on the interstates in the big cities.

Highflyer

I just read several airpark descriptions, many were relating the fact that
kids were riding their bicycles not only along the strip but across the
strips. Including 3 wheelers, etc.

All of the kids at our airpark (even the little ones) have GREAT respect
for the runway. All of the pilots also know that if any houses are
under construction (almost always) the runway becomes a soccer field
from noon to 1. The players are also very good about keeping away of
planes in the pattern I'm told.

A low pass will clear deer and soccer players.

Margy

lol I bet it will

Ex-soccer coach here.
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Remove numbers for gmail and for God's sake it ain't "gee" either!
I hesitate to add to this discussion because I'm not an instructor,
just a rather slow student who's not qualified to give advice that
might kill someone.

Many years ago I had a '170 based at the Waunakee Wisconsin airpark. I was
coming in to land and a little
fellow cuts towards the runway on his bike. As I overfly he drops it right
on the centerline and bolts.
Now there was enough runway left in the denominator and with careful
attention to any more animal crossings I land and scoop up the offending
bicycle.

Pretty soon his lawyer shows up with some sort of explaination I cannot
remember in an effort to get the bike back -- and I get a good chance to
give the Airport Safety Lecture. I suggest that if he would like to sit in
the plane and put the headphones on that is fine. Now the rest of The
Little Rascals are hiding behind rocks and bushes nearby watching to see
what happens. I suggest that if someone can produce a responsible parent
there might be enough daylight for a ride or two. Eventually some parents
are located and it is another chance to reinforce the airport safety lecture
(and make sure bail was posted and a sentencing hearing was scheduled).

One mom had been in the Navy which made her most qualified to interview hobo
pilot and she asked various questions about my freshmen flying background
(she even looked at my logbook). One or two of the kids got Young Eagles
certificates. One of the others certainly learned his lesson as I can be
sure Navy-Mom narced on him.

I did give him his bike back.
Todd





"WJRFlyBoy" wrote in message
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I just read several airpark descriptions, many were relating the fact that
kids were riding their bicycles not only along the strip but across the
strips. Including 3 wheelers, etc.
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