Bully Field is DONE!

[cpirrmann]

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How 'smooth' does a grass field need to be? OR when is rough too rough?

[Acroeric]

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It is about a 4% grade which will really help. AS for the grass- it needs to be pretty smooth but anything similar to the average pasture will work. MIne is smooth now but we just got alot of rain. I'm sure it washed in a few places.

I'll post some photos as soon as I get home from this trip.

[high time cub]

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Congratulations Eric!
You will need a couple of lawn chairs for the spot landing judges! Perhaps Mike will share the specifications on his fishing/airport chair.
Jim

[stormman]

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just getting my 2 cents in
U NO im happy 4 U and the Kids
U still in NC picket lane?

[Acroeric]

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Well- It is official. I made 2 successful landings and takeoffs from my little 850ft. strip. It was really rough since the grass hasn't come up yet but was well worth the trouble. I have a few more trees to cut and a fence to move before it is truly done. I'll attach a few pictures. . . . .pretty cool to live my lifelong dream!

[Dano"T"]

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It's very cool to have your plane right at home....there are always more unplanned leisure flights that way....you'll be sitting around on a beautiful evening and say "I think I'll go for a spin" Where?.....who cares!

[N96337]

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Looks great, Eric!! Congrats!!
JH

[tim]

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ya i plan on that some day r u going to take more pics ???

[VictorBravo]

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Bitchin, Eric! Congrats. Enjoy every second of it. 850 feet... maybe think about the VG's for when you have two aboard and it's hot??

[Jim Herpst]

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My bet is that Eric does not want to clutter up his wings on such a nice aeroplane. I know I would not. He has the 85 ...light non electrical with a climb prop. If that will not handle the hot humid days leave the pax lookin from below... they will enjoy that view far more than the other possibilities !!!!

[Acroeric]

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Yeah- I have flown a cub with VG's and they had some effect but my Tcraft is pretty light. I have found it is harder to get in my strip than out. Going out I use only 1/3 or so runway (full fuel (24 gallons) and solo) With the correct fuel load it should rarely be an issue - it slopes downhill and really accelerates fast. Most any 65 HP Tcraft, Champ, or Cub can handle it fine on the right days.
I moved a fence today and plan to cut the last 3 trees on the approach end- I'll be able to approach 25 feet lower which will really help. I think it will just take me a couple dozen landings here to really figure it out.

[Acroeric]

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Landed here again yesterday. I have it here to wash and change the tires to 8.00 x 6's. Here is a photo I took. It was much more difficult yesterday because it was turbulent and I had a hint of a tailwind.

[1938BF50]

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Congrats again Eric!

A Taylorcraft sitting in front of a beautiful home.....in my book, you have arrived! Bask in the glory, I am sure you deserve it.

[N96337]

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Talk about a perfect picture!!! (other than all that "green" stuff...what's that???? hahha)
Way to go Eric!!
JH

[flylo]

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Take the same picture with the family by the plane & you'll have the perfect Christmas card. It looks great!