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Landing on Freeway
Here is a link to story about landing on the freeway
http://www.ecmpostreview.com/2005/October/26cessna.html My question is what do most people think about landing on a freeway? |
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Damn it, Mabel, I told you that you needed new glasses. We're driving on
the airport. My question is what do most people think about landing on a freeway? |
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My question is what do most people think about landing on a freeway?
Depends on what else is in the area. At night I'd land on I-80 or I-380 (our two "local" interstate highways) without a second thought. During the day, I'd aim for a field, presuming there was one nearby. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" |
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oups.com... Here is a link to story about landing on the freeway http://www.ecmpostreview.com/2005/October/26cessna.html My question is what do most people think about landing on a freeway? It's a reasonable option if traffic is sparse and if you can veer to an adjoining unpopulated area if obstacles become apparent when you get close to the road. --Gary |
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On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 14:08:13 GMT, "Jay Honeck"
wrote: My question is what do most people think about landing on a freeway? Depends on what else is in the area. At night I'd land on I-80 or I-380 (our two "local" interstate highways) without a second thought. During the day, I'd aim for a field, presuming there was one nearby. As an FYI, I did a quick search on interstate width requirements and found the following document... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interst...hway_standards So a two-lane interstate like I-80 in rural areas would be: 12 ft (lane #1) 12 ft (lane #2) 10 ft (shoulder #1) 4 ft (shoulder #2) -------------------------------- 38ft So it would be possible to put a light single down on in the center and not even hit a mile marker or reflector post on the sides... -Nathan |
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Except the center between the roadways is where the drainage stuff
lives. "Nathan Young" wrote in message ... On Thu, 27 Oct 2005 14:08:13 GMT, "Jay Honeck" wrote: My question is what do most people think about landing on a freeway? Depends on what else is in the area. At night I'd land on I-80 or I-380 (our two "local" interstate highways) without a second thought. During the day, I'd aim for a field, presuming there was one nearby. As an FYI, I did a quick search on interstate width requirements and found the following document... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interst...hway_standards So a two-lane interstate like I-80 in rural areas would be: 12 ft (lane #1) 12 ft (lane #2) 10 ft (shoulder #1) 4 ft (shoulder #2) -------------------------------- 38ft So it would be possible to put a light single down on in the center and not even hit a mile marker or reflector post on the sides... -Nathan |
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It's a question of alternatives, as always. Daytime, busy freeway,
open field, use the field. Night, can't see anything on the ground, use the freeway unless you know exactly where you are and that there is a safer alternative. My takeoff area is surrounded by petroleum tank farms. I'd take even a busy freeway over that. |
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