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Originally Posted by camp guy
I know nothing about private flying, but, can a runway be treated with a light coating of plain sand?
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Number one in this case, you are adding sand to the lake.
Number 2, the prop wash would cause that sand to act like a sand blaster, taking off paint.
Number 3, the sand could get into moving parts like the aerilons, elevator, gear on retractable gear aircraft, brakes, etc. . Not such a great idea.
Probably other reasons, but essentially, it is the same reason that "regular" airports do not put anything on their runways either.
