Airstrip at the cabin

[wypaul 448]

I started pioneering in the airstrip at the cabin yesterday.  The backhoe is at the top of the runway about 75 feet higher than the touchdown point.  Total length 750'.

 

[akflyer 1427]

Very cool!  I hope to get one put in at my cabin in the next couple of months if the weather holds out! 

 

[wypaul 448]

Great, hope this weather hold so you can get yours done. Post some pictures. We can't get enough of those Alaska photos.

[wypaul 448]

First landing and T/O at my new airstrip today.  Just about 20 hrs of build time 15 hrs. with the 410 John Deere and about 3 hours with the pickup and the drag to get it "smooth".  Nothing like that Gospel Lake strip of Larry's or Jim's airstrip this is a backcountry one way airstrip.  I will get the GoPro fired up for some video footage.  If anyone gets out to Central Wyoming and wants to land some airstrip let me know and we can go out and play.

 

PS  There is still a lot of work to do,  about 200 6-8' Juniper bushes to cut up, fine tuning on the leveling if we ever get some moisture and seeding which I will do before the first good snow but hey, it is usable now at least.

Edited 24 Sep 2015 by Paul S

[akflyer 1427]

Its awesome to have your own runway, double awesome to have it at your recreational cabin!  Landing at mine saves me about an hours drive time.  I keep the cabin fully stocked so if I get a wild hair up my a$$ I can jump in the plane and shoot up there and stay a few days if I feel like it.

 

[KFfan 151]

You guys make me

[akflyer 1427]

Whats the elevation at your strip?  My cabin is setting at 1480' but the low temps make it a breeze to get out of 300' of roadway... the tight trees on the other hand don't make it much fun with a cross wind.  There is less than 5' on each wing tip when I drop below the trees and the perpetual cross wind keeps a feller on his toes!

[dholly 718]

You guys make me

 

x2... Man, how awesome is that!

I aspire to my own private airstrip and hanger barn too... on a lake with a seaplane ramp and motorized lift/rail straight into the hanger! 

[1avidflyer 1983]

I was just looking at my pics of when I started my runway addition, and what it looks like now. Couple a hundred gallons of diesel fuel in the D6 and tractors and a bunch of time. Having a runway right outside the door means you fly a lot more often. I've had half hour rides at times to the airport when the plane was there, and it's a much bigger effort to get there and flying. Build away! First pic was taken 4-25, second one was on 9-14. Jim Chuk

PS, just looked at the pics after posting them, and part of the new addition was field to begin with, but not good enough to land on. Had to cut almost 6 feet out from where I was standing when I took the first picture

Edited 25 Sep 2015 by Jim Chuk

[EDMO 1078]

I am sooo envious!

I bought my last house in the city to be near shopping and doctors to make wife happy - Now, she thinks it is getting too crowded and wants to move back to the country - And I'm getting too old to start again!

EdMO

[wypaul 448]

The runway is setting at right around 5400' and in the summer 8000' DA is common. It is cleared to 60+ feet wide and headed directly into the prevailing wind.  Man 5' off each wing tip and the dirty air when you drop in there I bet that is a challenge Leni.

 

That addition sure is looking good Jim.

[SuberAvid 617]

Man that is great!  Way to go you guys. 

 

Leni, hurry up with yours so I can get down there and visit.  I don't think I am into the 5' tip clearance in the wind.

[Nu2me 5]

Way to go guys. Those look great. I also am lucky to have my own strip. 2400' grass with a little hanger/shop. Keep my RV and the kitfox project there.

[EDMO 1078]

Way to go guys. Those look great. I also am lucky to have my own strip. 2400' grass with a little hanger/shop. Keep my RV and the kitfox project there.

I will be calling you if I can ever get my Foxy finished, find my way, or afford the gas, to Misislippi.

How far are you from Memphis? I live right by I-55, South of St.Louis, and follow it South, just got to go around the SAC base at Blytheville, and the TCA at Memphis and Jackson.

EdMO

Edited 28 Sep 2015 by Ed In Missouri

[Nu2me 5]

Hi Ed. I am in NE MS just south of Tupelo. If you fly direct I think you will miss MEM class B. We'll be happy to have you.

[EDMO 1078]

Hi Ed. I am in NE MS just south of Tupelo. If you fly direct I think you will miss MEM class B. We'll be happy to have you.

I lived at Whitehaven, Tn. (close to Elvis) for a while before going into Army - I know your area well.

It may take a couple more years to finish this bird.

Thanks, Ed

[wypaul 448]

MK IV at the top of the airstrip yesterday.

Sorry the photo came out bad on the post. If you click on the photo it will appear in the proper perspective.

Edited 1 Oct 2015 by akflyer

[Av8r3400 1179]

Looks awesome!

[akflyer 1427]

Looks good!  I am not sure why the pics turn sideways on the forum.  It has something to do with the orientation of the camera when you take the picture.  I am hoping the new software upgrade that should be taking place any day now will help with that.  I edited it so it shows right.

 

[SuberAvid 617]

That is great!  I love those proof pictures.

[wypaul 448]

Here is a quick video from the avid landing at the new strip.

Paul

[KFfan 151]

I am envious.

Thanks

[Knuckledragger 135]

Color me green, and inspired...  Great job!

[1avidflyer 1983]

Nice! 

[akflyer 1427]

Nice, you didn't even have to brake hard!  Sweet set up you have!