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It can be done, but you better have the numbers right on. You didnt mention
obstacles. 3300 ft leaves no options for an abort, also high density
altitudes with full tanks would be marginal at best. My personal minimums
are 4500 ft

On 2/7/06, AI Nut <ainut@hiwa...> wrote:
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> What is the recommend runway length to operate these birds?  Can one get
> away with a 3300 foot paved, that is 40 feet wide?
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> Thanks,
> David M.
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> ROBERT SCHWARTZ wrote:
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> > In response to Steve Roberts post:
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> > I've been involved in the L-29 community for almost 10 years and I feel
> that
> > a response to Mr. Roberts is necessary.
> >
> > When the L-29 first became available the prices were around $100,000 for
> a
> > certified , flying nice aircraft.  The L-29 market was dramatically
> affected
> > by the introduction of the L-39 to the civilian market. However, there
> was
> > and still is no comparison between the 2 aircraft, except for the
> wonderful
> > quality of Aero Vodochody production.  The L-39 is a more sophisticated
> with
> > more advanced systems, a very expensive fan jet engine, costing over
> > $100,000 to replace and annualized routine maintained far above that of
> the
> > L-29. That being said, it is a wonderful aircraft and even in today's
> > marketplace of somewhat reduced prices, you are going to be paying
> $175,000
> > and up for any decent flying aircraft.  While fuel burn between the 2
> > aircrafts is very similar.
> >
> > Granted fuel costs have risen a lot !!!!.  But where can anyone buy and
> > operate an ex-military jet with the reliability, ease of maintenance and
> > parts availability that the L-29 affords for these prices?  NOWHERE. The
> > L-29 remains the biggest bang for the buck in all of the warbird
> community.
> > Maybe you would prefer investing $70,000 in a YAK with a piston engine
> that
> > requires a quart of oil per hour. (Don't get on me, I own one and love
> it!)
> > Just a comparison.  A $50,000 car would be worth $5,000 -five years
> latter.
> > So, everything taken into consideration, its a wonderful aircraft and
> > affords the average guy the opportunity to live a dream on a beer
> budget.
> > With fuel being the single greatest operating cost, I suggest that every
> > operator look at ways of relocating to airports that allow you to own
> your
> > own fuel tank, or allow you to truck in a fuel trailer etc. After all,
> > reducing fuel costs greatly enhances your hourly ability to fly this
> > aircraft.
> >
> > Times change and so will the market for the L-29. With surplus engines
> > becoming a big issue with the L-39, the L-29 could see a revival in the
> > coming months and years.  To address resale value.  The market is all
> over
> > the place. I have seen  very nice , well equipped aircraft sell for
> $100,000
> > and I have seen them in the box for $18,000.  Every case is different
> and
> > the condition and representation of each aircraft is different. It
> takes  a
> > nice aircraft, (more than just slapped together) and some salesmanship
> to
> > get the top dollar. But it is possible and I know of several that sold
> > recently well above $50,000.    Let work together and stick together.
> Happy
> > Delfin Flying
> >
> > The Delfin Driver
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