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David,

I will post your question on the Lancair Mailing List for input from L235 owners who may have experience with grass strips.

My opinion is 2000' is too short even for a paved strip and grass would be too hard on the landing gear. Let's see what the 235 guys have to say.

Steve Colwell

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On Jan 26, 2014, at 5:29 AM, Claudette <colwell.ch@gmail.com> wrote:

Answer him pls. Can't really operate that small gear on grass can u

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From: <ergo@ipa.net>
Date: January 25, 2014 at 10:57:16 AM CST
To: c.colwell@lancairowners.com
Subject: Lancair info
Reply-To: ergo@ipa.net

Mr. Colwell,

I have very recently considered a Lancair 235. I am in Arkansas and live on a 2000 ft grass airstrip. I don't really know anyone with a lancair near me. I live near RUE to the north on Landers Loop Private. I have looked online and don't really see much on performance and durability/safety. I would like to visit with someone that would have legitimate knowledge to give me some advice. I appreciate any help you may be able to lend!

Thanks,
David Wilbanks
479 857-0961.