On Jan 9, 10:59*pm, Frank Whiteley wrote:
On Jan 9, 7:56*pm, Karl Striedieck wrote:

Any glider operations (clubs, commercial, etc.) have written authority
to use the grass next to a paved main runway when the two runways do
not meet FAA specs for obstacle free zones or separation?

Looking for FAA waivers, local airport authority agreements, or other
pertinent paperwork.

Thanks

KS

http://www.ssa.org/myhome.asp?mbr=86...w=blog&id=2367

We call our grass landing area a 'safety area' rather than a runway,
and reference the memo above -- FAA and airport management seem happy
with that arrangement....

NG