206 STOL

Tridelt:

That information is not published in any handbook that I've found as
"soft field" has never been defined. In general, the STOL 206 I fly
from time to time will come off the ground in well under 1,000 feet
and most of the time in well under 800 feet, however, temperature
makes a significant difference and a truly soft runway may mean that
the takeoff roll is infinite. On landing plan on slowing to about 55
KIAS on very short final as you start the flare. If you go slower and
use power to flare you can shorten things up substantially, however, I
routinely go into a 1,700 foot strip (no obstruction) and make the
mid-field turnoff with moderate braking. It is paved.

As a rule of thumb you can plan on using a 1,000 foot runway (no
obstructions) if you have a moderate skill level and fly the airplane
as it is capable of being flown and don't overload it. If
obstructions are involved increase the length accordingly.

All the best,
Rick


"DeltaDeltaDelta" wrote in message ...
Does anybody know what are the takeoff and landing rolls (fully loaded) on a
soft field for a normally aspired STOL conversion-equipped 206 (any popular
conversion)?

Thanks

Triple Delta