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Old 10-01-2014, 06:09 AM
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jetmech05
 
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The thing about your "field" is the altitude you have to have on the down wind leg to keep the airplane in sight. Those look to be pretty tall trees on either side of the runway.
I think I'd try a long approach. But I don't think I'd try it often. Gotta think of the what ifs. What if I had to go around. What if a deer walked out on the runway or a kid. And lastly your house looks to be on the end of the runway.
perhaps the question shouldn't be can I, but should I. Can't tell you the number of times I've been out front. Said to my self over that house drop altitude on this side of the power lines, check for cars, touch down in front of my house. I never would. But I have thought about it
good luck