I once visited a general aviation airport in Northern Michigan that was originally used as a B-52 base with a 13,000’ x 300’ runway. The local officials had the gall to block-off 6,000’ of that runway and its accompanying taxiway. Thus forcing every pilot to leave 6000’ of usable runway behind them each and every time they took off from the remaining 7000’ runway. Would y’all complain?
I am saddened that climbing at maximum puts you close to stall. I hope this isn’t a feature of most aircraft.
“Pitch down and fly the airplane.” That’s all you need to know. Period. End of story.
It means nobody trains for downwind short field landings. That’s all.
What a fantastic effort, in the true spirit of aviation.
Great to see the local support!
The Recreational Aviation Foundation participates in advocating for and funding for projects across the U.S. They have been SO GOOD that they have been to “go-to-guys” for the National Forest Service when it comes to back-country airstrips–from engineering–to wildlife studies–to actual WORK PARTIES for airstrips and construction of pilot shelters.
It’s one thing to send money–and quite another to actually put “boots on the ground” to help build these projects. The RAF keeps a low profile–I’ve got to like an organization that “lets their actions do the talking.” I’m going to send them another donation!
Well Done! To all involved. Thank you!
Great story and big thanks to Avweb for publishing! Would have loved another paragraph of this community-good example covering the actual work required. Looks like new asphalt. had to be a story of getting the materials on site.
Might be worth a follow-up article.
We partnered with Arizona Pilot’s Association and flew out to Grapevine. What an incredible airstrip, and it has been so well maintained by USFS and APA. We are so thankful for GA advocates.
Here is our video from our trip out there!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lc2eLqapwo&ab_channel=UNDAerospacePhoenix
Great job from all the participants. Nice to see this kind of effort taking place : )