AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Gravel as opposed to aspalt runway          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Owning Airplanes View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Jay Honeck Guest Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 12:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Gravel as opposed to aspalt runway Quote: I am looking at a plane. It is at a private gravel airstrip. I usually fly off aspalt runways.. Would flying off a gravel strip hurt the plane landing gear,etc as opposed to aphalt runways? Check the paint -- if there's any left -- on the under-side of the elevator. That'll tell the tale. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" Back to top Jay Masino Guest Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 1:10 pm    Post subject: Re: Gravel as opposed to aspalt runway Jay Honeck <jjhoneck (AT) NOSPAMmchsi (DOT) com> wrote: Quote: I am looking at a plane. It is at a private gravel airstrip. I usually fly off aspalt runways.. Would flying off a gravel strip hurt the plane landing gear,etc as opposed to aphalt runways? Check the paint -- if there's any left -- on the under-side of the elevator. That'll tell the tale. Personally, I'd be way more concerned about damage to the propellor. --- Jay -- __!__ Jay and Teresa Masino ___(_)___ http://www2.ari.net/jmasino/ ! ! ! Checkout http://www.oc-adolfos.com/ for the best Italian food in Ocean City, MD and... Checkout http://www.brolow.com/ for authentic Blues music on Delmarva Back to top Roger Hamlett Guest Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 1:59 pm    Post subject: Re: Gravel as opposed to aspalt runway "Tony Woolner" <tonyppl (AT) bestweb (DOT) net> wrote Quote: I am looking at a plane. It is at a private gravel airstrip. I usually fly off aspalt runways.. Would flying off a gravel strip hurt the plane landing gear,etc as opposed to aphalt runways? Look at the prop. Leading edge damage will be much more common. Also leading edge of the tailplane, and the underside of the same. Best Wishes Back to top Jay Honeck Guest Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 2:37 pm    Post subject: Re: Gravel as opposed to aspalt runway Quote: Personally, I'd be way more concerned about damage to the propellor. Me, too, but someone selling a plane would probably make sure the prop showed no signs of damage. It's a lot harder to hide the underside of the elevator. -- Jay Honeck Iowa City, IA Pathfinder N56993 www.AlexisParkInn.com "Your Aviation Destination" Back to top G.R. Patterson III Guest Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2004 3:34 pm    Post subject: Re: Gravel as opposed to aspalt runway Tony Woolner wrote: Quote: I am looking at a plane. It is at a private gravel airstrip. I usually fly off aspalt runways.. Would flying off a gravel strip hurt the plane landing gear,etc as opposed to aphalt runways? No, but you're likely to ding the prop and maybe the paint on the lower tail surfaces. George Patterson Great discoveries are not announced with "Eureka!". What's usually said is "Hummmmm... That's interesting...." Back to top Tony Woolner Guest Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2004 12:40 am    Post subject: Gravel as opposed to aspalt runway I am looking at a plane. It is at a private gravel airstrip. I usually fly off aspalt runways.. Would flying off a gravel strip hurt the plane landing gear,etc as opposed to aphalt runways? Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Owning Airplanes All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.