Ray
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Post by Ray on Mar 31, 2020 16:27:19 GMT
Hello,
I would like to introduce myself to the group. My name is Ray and I am an A&P mechanic and a Private Pilot. I am a low time pilot with about 100 hours of C172 time and about 1.5 hours of Citabria time. I know 1.5 hours is hardly worth mentioning but with only about 100 hours total I count every hour. Haha.
I have about 60 acres of land with approximately 2000' of grass to utilize in southern Missouri. I am shopping for my first airplane. I have considered a variety of different airplanes, everything from a Fairchild 24 to a Cub. I recently got interested in a Kitfox (thank you Trent Palmer) but they are hard to find. During my quest to find a Kitfox I ran across the Aerotrek A240. It looks like the perfect fit for my property and mission.
The property was formerly used to grow hay. From what I have read the Aerotrek should have no problem operating from that length of runway. Would it be safe to assume that an A240 would be able to operate off that surface (mowed short) with the large tundra tires?
I look forward to learning more and becoming a contributor once I located and purchase an A240.
Ray
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Post by Jim on Mar 31, 2020 17:11:56 GMT
2000' feet of runway is definitely more than enough to operate an Aerotrek safely. I operate from my grass runway 99% of the time and I'm usually airborne in about 300'. A landing is easily under 500' with light braking.
I won't say anything negative about another manufacturer, but there's a reason I decided on and was willing to wait 13 months for my Aerotrek. It's a phenomenal aircraft at a very competitive price. There are only a few options available because it comes pretty well equipped in stock form. If you're able to find one used, it will probably come with those options since most owners like what Rollison offers.
Used Aerotreks sell quickly. Contact Rob Rollison in Indiana as he sometimes gets first wind of when one is coming on the market. Rob owns Rollison Light Sport, which is the only N. American distributor of Aerotrek.
Happy to answer any questions.
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