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Old 6th Jul 2014, 08:55
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carlmeek
 
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Hi Mike,

The aircraft has enormous balloon tyres, inflated to 7psi, and it floats across the top. There was literally NO damage after flying. I had direct permission of the owners, and on inspecting the strip it was not a problem to go flying again and again.

Just look at Deanland's strip now - it's as smooth as a golf course fairway.

Compare this to Goodwood at the same time of year, with foot deep ruts everywhere cut up by the 182s in the winter.

This is the beauty of an aircraft so light, on such enormous tyres. I kid you not - zero damage.

-C
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