I had a nose gear collapse on a Tri-Q while taxiing on a turf runway at a fly-in. Hit a small gopher hole.

On Dec 9, 2013 8:08 AM, "Jerry Gmail" <jerrylm1986@...> wrote:

I fly a TriQ-200 and have landed at the grass strip at Leeward Air Ranch in Ocala, FL several times. Granted, it is a wide, 6000'+ runway that is well groomed. Had no problems either landing or taking off. Because it is at sea level, I actually broke ground in less time than I do at my home drome at 2200'msl. Just make sure the grass is cut.
Jerry
On 12/9/2013 8:48 AM, Patrick Rameau wrote:

Wow...I was thinking that mine was already kinda "hot" with approach speed of 75ish...MPH (with bellyflap). Didnt realize that I should have been expressing gratitude. So has anyone some insights grass field operations? One of the places where I am considering keeping my bird in the future is a well-manicured turf strip in South Florida (Richard's Field).

On Monday, December 9, 2013 4:07 AM, Chris Rayner wrote:

Thanks for that Jim. I reckon Im not far off that maybe 81-82 ish. I might try to shave a few knots off tomorrow when I have another go..

Cheers

Chris (G-CUIK)

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75-80K touchdown.

Jim Patillo

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