Up here in Minnesota I have some experience with this.  Usually not a
problem as long as speed is correct on short final and proper use of
controls on crosswind landing technique.  Be sure and check for brake
pressure on short final.  Bigger problem is kicking up slush which then
promptly freezes on bottom of wing which makes for a cold minutes getting it
off before leaving again.  Sometimes I land with avoiding puddles and slush
balls.

Michael Smith

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Robert Pastusek
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Subject: [LML] Re: snow

Thomas Holbrook asks:

Anybody have experience in IVs, landing/taking off from runways with compact
snow and ice?


I have not done this, but based on my limited experience with wet runways
and the braking normally required to stop on a 3000' runway, I would not
even consider it. Even the smallest crosswind is likely to cause you to
drift off the side, and the marginal braking available on packed snow/ice
means you'll need to more than double your normal landing distance--if you
can stay on the runway that long...

Just my opinion...I take it you have not yet operated an IV/IV-P off a short
or wet runway yet?

Bob Pastusek



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