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Old 05-29-2013 | 05:21 PM
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Default RE: Gidelines for Paved runway, width, thickness, material


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Unless you have some inside contacts, the cost of doing concrete or asphalt for that matter is very expensive. In addition, you are putting it on someone else's property and you can't take it with you if he doesn't want you there sometime in the future. You may want to look into a geotextile like petromat which is cheaper, removeable and repairable. It's not as nice as concrete or asphalt but you can roll it up and put it somewhere else if you lose your field. JMO.

Marty
Cool I didn't think they made stuff specifically for RC, but found this:

http://www.usfabricsinc.com/products...ing-geotextile

doesn't look too sturdy though, any clubs using it?
There are clubs using it. It can get nicks from prop strikes which can be easily fixed. I think someone said they used CA and I believe I read that it will burn if a jet such as a Reaction, Bobcat etc...which have angled down turbines sit in one spot for more than a few seconds. You still need to have a good base to lay it over which will still cost you money to get it right but the club itself can lay the runway out and hammer in the large staples or spikes.

Marty