Comments - kit delivery - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T10:11:52Zhttps://zenith.aero/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2606393%3ABlogPost%3A440935&xn_auth=noThanks for the feedback on ru…tag:zenith.aero,2015-07-06:2606393:Comment:4417832015-07-06T14:40:13.768ZDavid Keith Minnichhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidKeithMinnich
<p>Thanks for the feedback on runway width.I will probably go with about 75 feet.It is well sheltered from the wind.</p>
<p>Thanks for the feedback on runway width.I will probably go with about 75 feet.It is well sheltered from the wind.</p> Hi David,
Although I feel a l…tag:zenith.aero,2015-07-03:2606393:Comment:4412282015-07-03T23:32:38.178ZJames R Depfer Sr.https://zenith.aero/profile/JamesRDepferSr
<p>Hi David,</p>
<p>Although I feel a little uncomfortable on my home field which is 40 ft wide, I'm quite comfortable on a field I practice at which is 50 ft wide. I'm not very good at landings, and do go to one airport with a 100 ft wide runway. That really seems excessive. I would think 50 or 60 would be more than adequate even if you're not good at landing. One good thing about a narrow runway....You definitely concentrate a little more on hitting the centerline. I also wouldn't make it any…</p>
<p>Hi David,</p>
<p>Although I feel a little uncomfortable on my home field which is 40 ft wide, I'm quite comfortable on a field I practice at which is 50 ft wide. I'm not very good at landings, and do go to one airport with a 100 ft wide runway. That really seems excessive. I would think 50 or 60 would be more than adequate even if you're not good at landing. One good thing about a narrow runway....You definitely concentrate a little more on hitting the centerline. I also wouldn't make it any wider than some of the other airports you plan to fly to frequently.</p>
<p>Jim</p> The wider the better IMHO, gi…tag:zenith.aero,2015-07-02:2606393:Comment:4410362015-07-02T13:49:42.188ZMark Maltaishttps://zenith.aero/profile/MarkMaltais
<p>The wider the better IMHO, gives you more forgiveness but at 90' you should be good! :) Have fun with the kit, I had a blast putting it together, very rewarding "hobby"! :)</p>
<p>The wider the better IMHO, gives you more forgiveness but at 90' you should be good! :) Have fun with the kit, I had a blast putting it together, very rewarding "hobby"! :)</p> HI David, Our town airport ru…tag:zenith.aero,2015-07-02:2606393:Comment:4412552015-07-02T02:47:27.734ZTom Sullivanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/tomsullivan
HI David, Our town airport runway is 45 ft wide and is more than adequate for most light aircraft. Tom
HI David, Our town airport runway is 45 ft wide and is more than adequate for most light aircraft. Tom