Decent airstrip near Folkestone

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7th Aug 2005, 19:07

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Decent airstrip near Folkestone

Anyone suggest a grass strip near Folkestone suitable for Piper Arrow 4 up?

7th Aug 2005, 22:15

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What's wrong with Lydd. Hard runway and not far from Folkestone. Otherwise it has to be Headcorn. Nothing else near there would comfortably take a 4 up Arrow!

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How much grass would a 4 up Arrow need?

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8th Aug 2005, 21:16

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Good question tkf. I'm planning to go 4-up from Rochester soon (probably with tabs fuel). Havent done my w+b yet so if anyone can help please let me know...