Actually, in thinking about it I have done about 5-10 "underwater" (if
underwater can be defined as below takeoff) saves. It is not that unusual
when flying out of a 5,900 msl airport (Truckee) with lower terrain nearby.
None like Sergio's 4,700' though!
-Bob Korves

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When I went to Tonopah several years back, I noticed that Death Valley
was on the turnpoint list. I saw an oppotunity for diamond altitude in
thermal... but even better, I really enjoyed the notion that you could
have a save below sea level and some 6000 feet below the home drome.
Never got the chance, thankfully, to sample DV, but it was an
interesting notion. I'd still like to log an "underwater" save.