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And you really lose a lot of altitude in the stall you induce in that turn, or trying to extend a glide by back pressure, engine(s) out. When in doubt, land st
by logjam 18y ago
And you really lose a lot of altitude in the stall you induce in that turn, or trying to extend a glide by back pressure, engine(s) out.
When in doubt, land straight out.
- dcminter 18y agoOne of the articles I perused mentioned that the pilot was a glider pilot as well. I wonder if he acquired some transferable skills!
- LogicHoleFlaw 18y agoEx-glider pilots have been known to do awesome and unorthodox things in order to save a jetliner. This tale of the "Gimli Glider" is another example of grace in an extreme situation. http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=744 http://www.damninteresting.com/?p=744