Runway covering

sihinch · December 04, 2012, 06:23:37 PM

All,

Just wanted to acknowledge that we (the Board) heard your comments about a runway covering at the November pilots meeting, and have agreed that a study group is an appropriate action.

Yesterday, Jack & I met with Brad Egan, the new Zone Director, and he mentioned that in the spring the Keswick club are going to put 2 rolls of covering down. They have found a local supplier. I think it might be a good idea to speak to them, to understand what they've looked at, what they've learned and what their costs projections are. Perhaps we can even wait, and see how they get on?

We are not committing to adding a runway covering or alternative. Just that we will consider all options.

Regards,
Simon

sihinch · February 14, 2013, 08:06:43 AM

Hi everyone - just wanted to check-in on this topic (thanks for the reminder from someone!)

We agreed that we would have a Committee look at this, made up of Greg C, Bill Q, Ken R and myself.

Now we're in the new year and flying season is approaching, we will (try to) get together and start formulating next steps/investigation.

Gregor77 · February 14, 2013, 08:09:43 AM

Thank you Simon!

Frank v B · February 14, 2013, 05:08:57 PM

Hell, you mean I am going to have to put wheels on my airplanes!!

Half of mine have poor man's retracts (hand-launch)

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Frank

thehaze · February 14, 2013, 05:43:32 PM

I drove by TEMAC today. It would appear that the runway is already covered...

Ededge2002 · February 14, 2013, 06:47:27 PM

Looking out my window right now I imagine its getting another layer.

Wingnutz · February 14, 2013, 07:38:27 PM

I'm guessing the driveway's covered too! Long walk to fly!

Gregor77 · February 15, 2013, 09:11:12 AM

TEMAC has a good layer of snow on it...

Ededge2002 · February 15, 2013, 11:12:07 AM

Let's just hope no asteroids hit the field!

Gregor77 · February 15, 2013, 02:51:01 PM

It looks nice outside!

What is Sat going to be like?

flying saucer · February 15, 2013, 03:17:46 PM

Looks can be deceiving. There's a nasty wind blowing, I just spent 25mins outside...it's freezing!

Ededge2002 · February 15, 2013, 03:46:53 PM

I just walked 8k its beautiful lol

Andy Hoffer · February 15, 2013, 06:00:26 PM

Quote from: Gregor77 on February 15, 2013, 02:51:01 PM
It looks nice outside! What is Sat going to be like?

It looks like Saturday afternoon is going to be an awesome winter flying day! Winds N at 10 kmh, -5C (wind chill -10C).

Has anyone been by the field today? It may be worth the hike in from the highway to get a few flights in. I'm guessing the rain and warm weather earlier this week has thinned out the snow cover and hardened it up. Does anyone know if it's legal to park at the side of the highway?

Andy

Ededge2002 · February 15, 2013, 06:05:29 PM

There was NO shoulder to park last weekend when I drove past. Only place to park would be in the live lane..... wonder what its like now?

flying saucer · February 15, 2013, 06:48:55 PM

Pretty sure the highway shoulder is for emergency use only.