Operating on grass strips is not the same thing as "Bush flying". Other
than the ground effect issue you noted, neither type has a particular
advantage on a grass strip.

However, on gravel strips and strips with obstacles, high wing aircraft have
advantages, particularly obstacle clearance and being farther away from
rocks kicked up by the tires. That's why most of the bush aircraft up North
have high wings...


"Justin Gombos" wrote in message
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I was thinking low wing planes would be favorable for landing on a
grass strip, because the extra ground effect could mitigate hard
landings and keep the ride smooth. But I recently read that some
fields are rough enough that rocks, bushes and debris can hit or snag
on the flaps.

I'm interested in hearing which configuration folks prefer for turf
strips - as well as other factors that might make one plane more
suitable than another for grass strips. Or is everything negligable?

I've seen some planes fitted with quad runner off-roading type tires
for landing on very rough terrain.. but that would be overkill in my
case.

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