07-01-2011, 06:53 PM
Just got back in from checking the field - it's surprisingly good, given the rain we've had over the past couple of days.
There are two obstacles though: There's a pool of water on the main strip about half way along, but it's close to the southern edge of the strip - the other issue is that there is quite a lot of water on the western end of the strip, including a stream running right across the main runway near the western end of the bungee-run.
The cross strip is perfect and all of the eastern half of the main strip is good too.
The forecasts don't look good for the next week or so, with rain predicted every day. If it doesn't rain between now and tomorrow morning then I'll be flying tomorrow to get some stick-time in while there's a chance. If there is any significant rainfall overnight though, then I'd recommend giving it a miss.
There are two obstacles though: There's a pool of water on the main strip about half way along, but it's close to the southern edge of the strip - the other issue is that there is quite a lot of water on the western end of the strip, including a stream running right across the main runway near the western end of the bungee-run.
The cross strip is perfect and all of the eastern half of the main strip is good too.
The forecasts don't look good for the next week or so, with rain predicted every day. If it doesn't rain between now and tomorrow morning then I'll be flying tomorrow to get some stick-time in while there's a chance. If there is any significant rainfall overnight though, then I'd recommend giving it a miss.
Steve Murray