Mother Nature Does it Again

Washout from heavy Rain 08/04/2007

This morning a group of club members had a chance to inspect the condition of the field. While there is significant damage its not as bad as it could have been. The carpet is covered with a fine layer of silt, but once it dries we should be able to clean it with push brooms.

The winch table, turn around, and all the ring mounts are still present and mostly untouched. A few of the ring mounts are filled with dirt, they may have to be replaced if they can't be cleaned.

The worst damage was done to the drive way in, and the parking area. Debris, mud and rocks now cover a good chunk of the parking. The river stones that were placed down still seem to be there, so the ground should be stable enough to drive upon once the rocks and debris get moved.

So, it looks like non-powered sailplane operations will be down until clean can be made to the drive back to the turn-around. Those wanting to fly small electrics should be able to do so, they will just have to park up by the gate for now. The entire runway looks usable if you don't mind getting your plane a bit dirty.

Also, there is one bit of good news in all of this. The small bushes that kept snagging the winch line have been washed away.

Mike