Ralf,

I have an acronym for snowy runway control…..A.R.I.Z.O.N.A.

At 2:00 pm today:

70 degF

Clear skies

Calm winds

J

Craig Berland

N7VG

 

Dear subscribers,

 

We have winter in Ohio now and most of our runways are plowed but still do have compacted patchy snow on it.

 

Is there anybody on the list who can give me some advice on departing and landing a 4P on snow?

 

How much runway do I need if braking action is very small? Does it behave like normal or is it much different on snow? How do you hold it straight at the start when the rudder is not working yet?

 

Any input is appreciated.

 

Thanks

Ralf