On 13 Aug 2004 02:02:19 -0700, (vfr2003) wrote:

Hi,

I'm interested to buy a Mooney M20K. But the airfield I use is grass airfield.

Do you think that Grass is ok with a M20K or it's dangerous ?

Thanks a lot.
(I must take a decision in few days ... )

Mike.

A well maintained grass strip should not be a problem. I have flown my
M20E (less clearance than an M20K) into a variety of grass strips in the
NE.

I would not hesitate to land at a grass strip provided I had spoken with
someone beforehand about the condition (and he sounded like he knew what he
was talking about).

You need to have good technique -- but that's probably true for any high
performance aircraft.

Also, you need to make sure of runway length and obstacles -- these are
frequently more of a problem at a grass strip than a paved runway.

Good luck!!


--ron