Ectually, I think he's at the diesel pump, so that's ok.
Ectually, I think he's at the diesel pump, so that's ok.

A lot of countries build their highways to serve as auxiliary landing facilities.
OWT...Including the Eisenhower interstate system in the US.![]()
OWT...
...and it wouldn't surprise me if the same was true of other countries.
Edit: actually, according to Wiki, it appears to be true in some European countries. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highway_strip
Put that one in the learn something new category.
Including the Eisenhower interstate system in the US.![]()
I know they can be landed on. One Cherokee we picked up was doing fine at landing. Unfortunately, he didn't keep it on the center-line and hit the median barrier. Carb ice was suspected.
There is quite a bit of difference in tire loading between a Cherokee and a fully-loaded F-16 or C-130.
Diesel. Good to go.