Down Thrust On Petro Mat Runway
 

Has anyone operating a jet with signifigant downward thrust like the KingCat done so on a Petro Mat runway with any adverse effect to the Petro Mat? I am not referring to start and run-up. I am just wondering if it can damage the Petro Mat on taxi or TO.

RE: Down Thrust On Petro Mat Runway
 

Yes. This is what are club flys off of. The heat cools off too much before hitting the mat to cause any melting.
I had a main retract collapse on me once and that melted a hole in the mat. That has only happened once, so not such a big deal.

I'm about the only one who needs the mat as most fly off of the grass strip. good luck!!!:)