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Old 1st Sep 2017, 07:18
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So long as you fly the aircraft the way that it is designed to be flown, then Ntswi is just like any other runway. It all comes down to proper training, following procedures, and knowing your aircraft.

At 30 degrees C and at MAUW the C206 requires a ground run of approx 402m and a distance of approx 830m to clear a 50ft obstacle. Under the same conditions, an airvan needs around 550m ground run and 900m for obstacle clearance... Needless to say, we are all grateful for the lack of any obstacles at the end of Ntswi.


In an ideal world, I would want a hybrid of the C206 and GA8. The C206 has better air vents for the pilot (definitely needed in this environment), rudder trim, better short field performance, and you can check the fuel without using a ladder. Wheras the GA8 has a better (but not perfect) flap system, is easier to land, and is so much easier in terms of load passengers and freight.
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