Landing “Over the Wires” at Bucks Airport, NJ
In this landing, we approached runway 36 at Bucks Airport, NJ (00N) in my Cessna 140, navigating over the wires that make this airport particularly unique. These telephone wires, positioned near one end of the runway, create an obstacle that requires careful attention. After clearing the wires, my instructor had me push the nose down into a dive and then add a touch of power as we leveled off. There’s a road between the wires and the runway, and I couldn’t help but imagine the added excitement if an 18-wheeler happened to be passing by at that moment! It was a memorable experience that really emphasized precision and timing in the landing process. Bucks Airport is a wonderful grass strip with cheap fuel!
You can watch this video on YouTube here:
https://youtu.be/PAOfECoJCTY