Building a Private Runway Part 2

Here's an update where we are at with the runway and cabin build project at the new #fly8ma Pilot Lodge.
We did get our FAA identifier (57AK)
This video was filmed back in October 2021. We'll have more updates for you coming soon to catch you up with all the work and progress that happened over the winter!

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[BurnoutsAndRotorblades]

Dig a big pit for the water to drain to. Use the material to build up the runway. Think about large parking lots with a drainage pond.

[AbdulazizAlmawash]

Can't wait to see that pop up on FAA' VFR chart

[smacfe]

Wow, very ambitious! I built a 2200 foot runway, crowned and with proper drainage. Rolled it flat and smooth. Big issue here was clearing the thousands of rocks out. I’m sure you will be as proud of your work as I am of mine. Makes All the work maintaining it worth it.

[hangarstories]

Wow, this is incredible! Such a huge fan and totally love this project! Thanks for filling us all in on the Build Project!

[mliqwjo]

Love the reality of this video. Literally EVERY project we do on property is minimum of week when thought it would be a day. Every project, no matter how much planning was involved, has dozens of costly and unexpected learning lessons. It gives me an insanely new appreciation and respect for tradesfolk. It's amazing how many interconnected variables are involved in every [seemingly] small decision. Anyway, Runway is in 5 year plan. Kudos and congrats on the rural retreat

[pirep]

Big project, big challenges to overcome. That's what will make the finished project so incredibly satisfying.

[jbl]

Any "skeeters" up there, lol? Love to visit someday. You are a credit to the instructor profession. Thanks so much for the free ground school. It's really helped me.

[billbrisson]

Grader was on the field at my runway this week...stay tuned for updates :)

[jdub_u]

I have been following and actually got my pilot license! Great place can’t wait to see it in operation!

[noah]

Yes pt. 2! Looks great, keep up the great work. Hope to maybe come one day when I hopefully fulfill my Alaskan flying dream🤘🏼

[david.b]

You could also plant Mushrooms to open up the soil structure with their mycelium roots and thus, improve drainage by opening soil pores.

[DJG_Official]

As someone that wants to build my own private runway myself, thoroughly enjoyed this, can’t wait to take on the project

[kevincollins]

Wow it's coming right along in my opinion. That's an amazing place for sure. Alaska is such a beautiful state.

[mikercflyer]

Nice to see you back good luck with your “little” project.

[ItsKibet]

One of my dreams.Buy a property and build my own runway. This is awesome 👌

[budowens]

Lot of hard work, it will be nice when finished.

[Mobev]

As a developer and builder get the correct tools and hire a surveyor

[JEstrada]

I’ve been following for a little while. I live up in Fairbanks, I hope one day I can go down for some awesome training. Excited to see the finished product!

[MarkHeckler]

Thanks for sharing your progress Jon, great to see it! Your place is on my future list of destinations so I'm watching with great interest. 😃🙌

[rwrigdon]

Best of luck on that runway. We’ll follow the progress from here in St. Louis. Hoping it all works out for ya. 🙂