| Author | Message | ||
     Gary Unregistered guest |
Hello, New guy here wondering what the concensus is on short field ops (2400' grass in the trees). I've never flown an Express but I've always liked what I've seen in them. I'm looking at a '93 with an IO-360-200HP CS prop. I would appreciate any input in this forum and would also like to talk to those who wouldn't mind answering a number of questions over the phone. If you care to, leave me your number via my email. Thanks!! | ||
| Phil & Margie Hodge New member Username: N410mp Post Number: 4 Registered: 01-2000 |
Gary - My CT Express has an IO500 with the 4 blade MT prop. Departure from my 1900' grass strip is a piece of cake, even with a couple of people, full fuel, and long grass. Landing takes practice. Lots and lots of practice! After a year practicing on long strips, and another year landing here at home, I can usually do it without giving me or my passengers heart attacks. Usually. She is so fast, and so slippery, she really doesn't want to slow down, and loves to float if I'm even 1 knot too fast. I think an Angle-of-Attack indicator is on my Christmas list. Feel free to call anytime to discuss a GREAT airplane. 423-365-4684 Phil |