REFLECTOR: XLRG on Grass

[aminetech at bluefrog.com]

I hangar my SRGE at a 3000' grass strip in the summer.  Damage to my SS
leading
edge tape is about the same as when I hangar at a paved strip in the
winter.  The
prop as well and the wing and canard LEs definitely get dirty faster from
grass and
bugs.  I have no problem with TO roll as I have the Franklin/IVO combination.
The strip has a few knolls which will send you back in the air if you
don't time the
touchdown right.  We are moving to a new location this year and that strip
will be
graded smooth.  Taxiing is rough and bumpy, expecially if your main legs
fit tightly
in the sockets.  A little play makes taxiing a lot smoother.  Nose shimmy
does not
occur at all, even with little or no friction on the steering, but don't
try that on
pavement.

John

TimRhod at aol.com wrote:

  Can Anyone share their experience using the XLRG on grass strips. Does it
  hurt you MT prop if it hits the grass?  Does it hit the grass on
rotation  or
  landing?   Any gear problems on grass. Im considering retiring to  an
airpark
  and a lot of the ones I'm considering have grass Strips. If grass is  OK
what
  would you consider a minimum runway length?   Thanks Tim  Rhodenbaugh
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