REFLECTOR:Help me buy a house...on an airport

[Scott Derrick]

The altitude makes a hell of a difference.

There are times in the summer when our 7200 ft runway at GNT is not enough.

Scott


Christopher Barber wrote:
> My S/O, Jana and I are looking at a house on a very nice, established
> airpark in Friendswood TX (Polly Ranch), just  a few miles from where I grew
> up and now live.  For the Houston area it is kinda expensive at $360K and is
> dated and very much 70's (more honeydo's for me to update), Bt does have a
> hanger a few feet from the house and a few feet for the runway.  Hell, if it
> was just me, all I need is the hanger <g>
> 
> Anyway, I know the posted numbers on our Velocity's to land and take-off is
> about 1500 ft. The runway at Polly Ranch is 2400 ft.  Is this realistic????
> Should it be longer or will this be ok?  What is the reality from you guys
> flying?  Your thoughts are appreciated.  TIA
> 
> All the best,
> 
> Chris Barber
> 
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