REFLECTOR: XLRG on Grass

[Scott Derrick]

Whats a "(XL RG 340)" ?

Does 340 stand for 340 HP or is that its weight in stones?

Scott

At 07:01 PM 7/6/2004, you wrote:
>I own a Velo (XL RG 340) that was flown the first 40 hours off Leeward. Not
>Recommended.  The prop looked like it'd been used as a weed-wacker and
>someone sandblasted it with a peck of pebbles.  Yes, Leeward is
>well-manicured but I suspect crushed limestone/coral was involved in the
>strip construction (6200').  Basically, no matter how careful, you're going
>to eventually get a prop-full.  There is another Velo there, a Std, that
>seem to have better luck with his lower hp, fixed pitch props.  As always,
>results may vary.
>
>Chuck
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
>Behalf Of johnward
>Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2004 12:03 PM
>To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: XLRG on Grass
>
>
>Tim, I'm the John Ward that Ronnie mentioned and I operate my Standard
>Velocity RG Elite from a 2,500 foot turf strip.  The engine is an IO-360C1e6
>with MT prop.  I wouldn't operate from here if I didn't own the strip
>because it's barely long enough.  Have to be pretty light on fuel if I have
>a passenger.  The only prop damage, mostly sand abrasion of paint and stone
>dings were when I flew off the initial hours after certification at
>Sebastian.  The prop has since been repainted and looks like new except for
>one ding from a stone (I think) that happened at RYY, a paved runway.  I
>have a total of 155 hours on the plane and I would prefer a grass strip but
>a nice long one like Leeward Air Ranch in central Florida.  The only
>downside I have from the turf strip is the dead bug residue on the prop that
>is more prevalent than from a paved surface.  I guess you could hit the
>grass on rotation but that hasn't been a problem since it's mowed once a
>week in the growing season.  I don't believe the grass clipping/residue that
>may hit the prop is going to any more significant than the bugs that run
>into the prop.  I have friends with an XL and long EZ that haven't had a
>problem at my strip.
>Hope this helps,
>John Ward
>----- Original Message -----
>From: <TimRhod at aol.com>
>To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
>Sent: Monday, July 05, 2004 10:08 PM
>Subject: REFLECTOR: XLRG on Grass
>
>
> > 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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