BrettT Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Not sure if this is the correct place but I am having a bit of a challenge flying into 30OR (bonus airport with 05S). Its a turf runway about 1200' long. Using RWY 28 it is slightly uphill but there are a couple of very tall trees right in front almost at the end of the runway (not sure why the owners didn't cut them down). Using RWY 10 it is downhill with a slight dog leg and decent sized hills all around. Open to any advice. I can get in there in the A2A Comanche but it is not pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmiG Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 In real life, you'd probably use something like a Super Cub to get in there. The Commanche is way too big, fast and heavy for that runway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb613 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Hi Folks, Yeah - 1200 is pretty short... I think you want a STOL plane unless the ends are clear of obstructions... Here is a picture of a plane of the same type I fly - in Maine - 2000 turf runway - hot day - with 50 foot trees at both ends - and - all I can say - is what was this guy thinking ?!? Nobody was hurt as he hit the tops of the trees - had the water not been there - he might of been in real trouble... I've had this in my iPad since as a constant reminder to know my limitations... Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrettT Posted May 13, 2016 Author Share Posted May 13, 2016 Love the pic, The guy on the shore looks like he is at a loss for words! Kind of knew it was on the tight side of things for the comanche. I have just been trying to challenge myself, trying to get into some tight spots practicing STOL. Basically having some fun . I wish A2A would come out with a true bush plane. The cub is fun....but it is so slow for getting from A to B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev D Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 The guy on the shore looks like it might be his aircraft!! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb613 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Hi Kev, Yep - pic says it all - right ? Regards, Scott Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb613 Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Hi Brett, Hah - sorry - missed your comment - sure does... Regards, Scott Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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