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Old November 22nd 05, 12:26 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Personally I think the BGA is right in that I'd much rather land with
the wheel up than stall at 10 feet up despite the cost that could ensue.


The point is that very, very, few flights arrive for a landing without
opening the spoilers for the first time (when the warning would go off)
at 10 ft off the ground. Much more often that happens much earlier when
it's quite safe to lower the gear and still make a safe landing.

At 10 feet, I would agree that for most pilots it would be best to leave
the gear where it is.

Tony V.