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jsperin · Post by **jsperin** » Tue Mar 15, 2016 1:24 pm

Went over to see what Brian was up to at 6H4 and took an opportunity to get a few pictures for next years christmas cards.

crbnunit · Post by **crbnunit** » Wed Mar 16, 2016 9:05 pm

Looks like fun!

Rezrider · Post by **Rezrider** » Thu Mar 17, 2016 6:52 am

Nice pics, looks cold!
Please be careful when it comes to snow, I know of a guy who recently landed on snow and flipped his plane on it's back. Major heartache for him. Another plane with big bushwheels came to assist him and they almost lost that one too. I'd hate to see something happen to that nice M5 of yours.

Beyond a certain depth and consistency, snow tends to build resistance in front of the wheels and they start to bog down. Coupled with the momentum and the leverage arm at play, it's easy to flip it up on the nose.
I'll stop preaching now!

Rezrider · Post by **Rezrider** » Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:03 am

https://www.backcountrypilot.org/forum/ ... rned-18949

Just posted.

51598Rob · Post by **51598Rob** » Sun Mar 20, 2016 9:34 am

So what's the story on snow landings? Depth, conditions, tire size?

Steelroamer · Post by **Steelroamer** » Sun Mar 20, 2016 12:09 pm

rob,
you should read the article Rezrider posted and the ensuing thread. I have been following it and learning a lot...really gets you thinking, and I come from the land of snow, lots of the f*&ing stuff!!! I know how much grief crusty snow can be, but I would not have thought of that

always learning, that's what I love about flying and these sites
Roamer

Post by **andy** » Sun Mar 20, 2016 1:40 pm

You can never tell what's under the surface or how deep it is unless you know the location pretty well. I wouldn't have tried to drag a path with a nose wheel airplane but it could just as easily happen with a taildragger if the snow is deep enough. Even bushwheels won't prevent it. Skis are better but you can still flip if the snow is deep enough. Better to land with skis on a known surface that someone else has dragged tracks in.

jsperin · Post by **jsperin** » Wed Apr 06, 2016 5:12 am

Someone had landed the day before with ski's and I followed their path. Snow was only about 2-3" and very light powder. I know this airport very well so I knew what the conditions were before landing and also talked to the owner to verify the airport conditions. I would not have attempted this if the snow was deeper or drifting. If you are going to try this watch the video that was posted and I agree with Andy Ski's would be better, I just don't have access to them.

JDW · Post by **JDW** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 8:20 am

Just need a bigger tires and you don't have to worry about as much?

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aero101 · Post by **aero101** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 5:14 pm

You building a cabin JD?

JDW · Post by **JDW** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:33 pm

No, I wish I was. Some day I hope? Cabin belongs to Ben B. he has a red citabria parks on the other end from your place. Was impressive to see that C46 with 12,700lbs of lumber land. Not much snow, he rolled right through some small drifts like they were nothing.

JDW · Post by **JDW** » Thu Apr 07, 2016 7:38 pm

jsperin - I apologize for the thread drift.

jsperin · Post by **jsperin** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 3:16 am

No problem JDW, Cool to see the C47

TomD · Post by **TomD** » Fri Apr 08, 2016 11:30 am

I had totally forgotten about the Curtis Commando. Glad to see one still in service.

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