At 13:00 18 January 2005, Don Johnstone wrote:
At 11:00 18 January 2005, Ian Johnston wrote:
On Fri, 14 Jan 2005 19:41:29 UTC, Don Johnstone
wrote:
: Spot on Ian. The rules for the Air Cadets in the
UK,
: RAF rules, prohibit intentional spinning below 2500ft
: in a glider. If you are still spinning you abandon
: at this height
How many gliders will not recover from a spin with
2,500' to spare?
Nobody living can answer that question
What are the injury rates for parachute jumps from
gliders?
How many people survive spinning in?
Don't know, but it is a measurable percentage. Probably
about 5%, maybe less.
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