Originally Posted by
ETpilot
I am getting back into RC flying. I am scratch building an Ugly Stik similar in size to a Great Planes Big Stik. I am going to prepare a runway on my property to fly this plane. What would be a good size for a runway? I am thinking maybe 30' x 100-150'. Any thoughts as to size?
My pastures are all hay fields. I can brush hog the runway then use my mower to finish mow. It can go down to a 1" cut but I think 2- 2 1/2" may be good. I have a site selected that favors the prevailing winds and is fairly smooth. I may have to drag it a bit. Thanks for any info.
Not to complicate the issue why not convert it to a tail dragger. I flew the original Jensen Ugly Stick off grass converted from trike to conventional gear. With this set up I could take off and land using 50 feet of runway. The Big Stick should even perform better than the normal size Stick. I'm flying a H9 Super Cub that I can land in less than 20 feet of runway with full flaps. You will be fine at 100 feet but watch the cross winds.