Snow landings

[Good old number 29 158]

Had some beautiful flying weather today. I got to try out the home strip a little more. It is one to approach with caution, without much room to go around, but it’s a half-decent strip, for sure. I caught a bounce on the first landing, today, because there’s a bit of a bump right where I landed. The second landing was a bit smoother, as I landed just past that bump. I’m rolling out without any brakes, and taking up about 200-300 feet to slow down before the end. Snow under the ice limited braking power, but the drag of the little tires in the snow had sufficient slowing force. Takeoffs were pushing 400 feet.

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[Good old number 29 158]

https://youtu.be/j4JL0QKcWUo

[1avidflyer 1983]

Nice!  But I'd take a chainsaw to a few of those trees that are messing up your approach.  And if they are in the neighbor's land, maybe a $100 or something would make him agreeable if he needs a bit of coaxing.  JImChuk

[Yamma-Fox 403]

Looks awesome!   I'm sure you know to be careful if that snow gets crusty.

I think I pushed the limit a time or two on wheels, but got lucky and didn't have this day:

[Good old number 29 158]

Here is a good video of the Kitfox on straight skis in the muskeg. 

https://youtu.be/HCBFau3edCE

 

[1avidflyer 1983]

If you have a matco tailwheel, it's easy to make a tailski.  I have a 1 1/2" wide channel on the bottom to help it steer.   This is mine.   JImChuk