Shortest field you've been to.

[Jerry De Santis]

If the grass is wet (Dew) or not cut very short, in my opinion it is an accident waiting to happen.

[mshac]

Originally Posted by Jerry De Santis

If the grass is wet (Dew) or not cut very short, in my opinion it is an accident waiting to happen.

I've had pilots argue that "grass is grass" i.e. every grass strip is the same. IMHO, this attitude comes from a lack of experience on grass. As Mr De Santis said, wet grass makes a big difference, especially on landing when you slide instead of stop. Long grass will increase your take off roll far more than the 10% the book says to add. Long grass combined with soft soil can cause a nose-over and prop strike upon touchdown. Soft, unimproved soil vs hard soil that's regularly rolled is another big variable. Soft/short fields are where the men are separated from the boys.