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Runway Upgrade

The existing runway was in poor condition along the two outer strips of petromat.  At the March club meeting, the members voted to completely remove the old runway and install new petromat.

RC Flying Highlights

RC Runway History

14-year-old Petromat

Petromat Removal Progress

One strip of Petromat remaining to be removed

Reusing Old Spikes for New Surface

Spikes recovered from old Petromat to be reused when installing new Petromat.

All Petromat removed

12 tons of gravel to fill in low spots

Dumping additional gravel to crown runway and improve drainage

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Graham driving spikes with hammer drill


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