[NSRCA-discussion] New Field lay out Advice

[Bob Richards]

I'm not sure about where this field is located, but the prevailing winds in NC are generally from the west. I can't imagine SC being much different.  So, a field laid out facing north would have the wind blowing down the runway. Takeoff right-to-left. 
   
  Of course, I use the word "generally" rather loosely. :-)  The field where I fly faces east, the morning sun is pretty bad. We rarely have wind blowing in, but we often have winds from either the north or south.
   
  Bob R.
  

Archie Stafford <rcpattern at stx.rr.com> wrote:
        v\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}  o\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}  w\:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}  .shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}                I would definitely lay it out facing north rather than worrying about the wind.   Much easier to deal with a  crosswind occasionally than it is not be able to fly part of a day because of the sun.  
   
      
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  From: nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On Behalf Of Fred Huber
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 9:46 AM
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Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] New Field lay out Advice

   
    What direction is the prevailing wind in relation to runway orientation?

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    Subject: [NSRCA-discussion] New Field lay out Advice

     

  In the process of laying out a field for Pattern and IMAC, along with normal flying. I attached a crude drawing in paint. What do you guys think? Any improvements? The runway paralles an access road that is dirt and is only used for driving around the property during the week and not much then. Over flight area is about 300 acres and the nearest house is about ½ mile out center and none on either end. The field faces almost due north so sun will not be a problem. I proposed a 80x600 runway of smooth grass with somewhat smooth over runs.
    
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