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March/April 2008 update - The new runway is looking good!
Tons of topsoil were put down, large rocks were removed, smoothing
and grading was done, and the bump between the old and new runway was removed. (good work Roger!)
Fertilizer, seed and straw were applied at the end of March.
We're having some nice rains in early April so we should have some grass coverage soon. Several members have offered to purchase seed and fill in any bare spots that we see as the first planting takes root. We should coordinate on the type of seed to put down.
A safety fence has been erected. We also fertilized and applied bug killer to the existing infield and runways. Here are a few photos from March 27th. Notice how smooth the new runway is.
March 31st, 2007. Work on the new runway has begun!
The ground is being turned as a first step in creation of the new strip.
The new runway is planned to be 1000 feet long and 82 feet wide.
Update May 15, 2007.The new runway has been leveled (thanks
to Steve Watts for all the hard work) and grass has been planted
and is growing.
Looking good!
Here is a video viewing the new runway from the air.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15wUFe_boNU
