skydvrboy Posted June 11, 2018 Report Posted June 11, 2018 Today's Aviation eBrief from AOPA contained this poll. The results thus far were close to 87% saying yes. I thought the results may be different for us Mooney owners, so I am repeating the poll, but specifically for Mooney aircraft. Besides, who doesn't like a strip poll! Quote
aggiepilot04 Posted June 11, 2018 Report Posted June 11, 2018 (edited) There's no model on this strip poll. Don't you think that's important?? Edited June 11, 2018 by aggiepilot04 Quote
Oscar Avalle Posted June 11, 2018 Report Posted June 11, 2018 NLanding on a well maintained grass strip is a no brained. I was very scared the first time I did it but it became a non event. 1 Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted June 11, 2018 Report Posted June 11, 2018 Any of the later models with the lower gear doors would be wise to remove them before landing on a grass strip. Quote
RLCarter Posted June 11, 2018 Report Posted June 11, 2018 A good friend of mine has a 2000ft grass strip that is as smooth as any paved strip, he keeps it well manicured but my concern is with the 75ft transmission lines that run across the south end or the 75x150x25ft hangar on the north end (no problem in either his Cub or Super Cub). The funny thing is his driveway (for a lack of better words) runs along the west side of the strip and will beat the crap out of you no matter what speed your going Quote
skydvrboy Posted June 12, 2018 Author Report Posted June 12, 2018 7 hours ago, aggiepilot04 said: There's no model on this strip poll. Don't you think that's important?? Nope, this poll is intended for all models. Quote
Hank Posted June 12, 2018 Report Posted June 12, 2018 7 hours ago, aggiepilot04 said: There's no model on this strip poll. Don't you think that's important?? You misspelled "pole" and confused the OP . . . . . 1 Quote
Htwjr Posted June 12, 2018 Report Posted June 12, 2018 I am based at a grass strip and love it. It even has pilot controlled lighting. 2 Quote
MyNameIsNobody Posted June 12, 2018 Report Posted June 12, 2018 I have landed a few times in my E model on grass. Always/only when winds were severe and grass was available, of good length and adequately maintained. (Cut and relatively smooth). I have taken off from grass once. Pavement was not available due to maintenance. Non-event each time, but I prefer paved in a Mooney as first option. Quote
steingar Posted June 12, 2018 Report Posted June 12, 2018 I never have, but certainly wouldn't rule it out. A well tended strip, absolutely. On the other hadn't there's a 2k turf strip on the shores of Lake Attitlan that I won't be attempting in my Mooney. Quote
RobertGary1 Posted June 12, 2018 Report Posted June 12, 2018 Yes but never without waking it first. Many strips I’ve taken the Aeronca in i would never consider taking my Mooney. It depends on how deep the gopher holes are. -Robert 2 Quote
N201MKTurbo Posted June 12, 2018 Report Posted June 12, 2018 It’s not real flying until you have grass stains on your prop! 1 1 1 Quote
FloridaMan Posted June 12, 2018 Report Posted June 12, 2018 I have no issue landing my M20F on grass (and even landed once in a field due to an engine failure with no damage in result). I would not even taxi my Rocket on grass. Quote
Bob_Belville Posted June 12, 2018 Report Posted June 12, 2018 I was based at NC52 for several years. Silvercreek was run by the Over-the-Hill-Gang who kept several CAF planes flying. I was flying N9349M 250 hours per year so I moved it to MRN for a few months in the winter. (An E has a hard time getting up on the step with even a few inches of water on the field.) Quote
pdxphil Posted June 13, 2018 Report Posted June 13, 2018 68 F is pretty grass friendly. Here's a picture at 6S9 (Stehekin) in WA state. 3 Quote
Igor_U Posted June 13, 2018 Report Posted June 13, 2018 7 hours ago, pdxphil said: 68 F is pretty grass friendly. Here's a picture at 6S9 (Stehekin) in WA state. Wow, I would watch that strip from 10,500' or so on a way to Winthrop but never went down to have a look. Obviously it can be done and it looks quite well maintained. Good job! Quote
kris_adams Posted June 13, 2018 Report Posted June 13, 2018 3 times: Triple Tree in SC-amazing...better than most paved runways Peach State in GA...ok Gastons in AR...worse than I was led to believe. That was years ago so maybe it's better now Quote
skydvrboy Posted June 13, 2018 Author Report Posted June 13, 2018 23 hours ago, N201MKTurbo said: It’s not real flying until you have grass stains on your prop! Been there, done that. Quote
Hank Posted June 13, 2018 Report Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) Found the picture. Will be back again next month. This was a fall picture, giving rides to the wife's family. On my desktop, zooming in shows the (electric) gear is halfway up. P.S.--Heres the next picture, Vx climb transitioned to Vy above the trees. Edited June 14, 2018 by Hank 2 Quote
Wildhorsesracing Posted June 14, 2018 Report Posted June 14, 2018 Triple Tree (SC00) is nicer than many asphalt runways. Quote
Hank Posted June 14, 2018 Report Posted June 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, Wildhorsesracing said: Triple Tree (SC00) is nicer than many asphalt runways. Ooohh!! I really want to go there this fall. It's even close to my parents. Quote
Wildhorsesracing Posted June 14, 2018 Report Posted June 14, 2018 Just now, Hank said: Ooohh!! I really want to go there this fall. It's even close to my parents. It's definitely worth the trip. That pic was taken at the Solar Eclipse event they had last summer, 700 airplanes all on the grass, quite a sight! Quote
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