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Old December 7th 05, 04:49 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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The flight was a commercial ride. The winds were light and I did not
notice any drift. I quickly became low in the canyon, which became vary
narrow below. I could not see the valley due to cloud cover so I
immediately picked the safest landing spot. I planned to land going
uphill, made a steep approach before bleeding off all my airspeed. The
glider set down gently into deep brush. My main concern was for my
passenger up front, so I was in constant communication with him
regarding my intentions. We were both confident I would make a safe
landing. I was told later the white glider was easy to spot in the
brush. Things would have been different if there was snow, in which
case a parachute would help. It would have made great blanket. My
passenger said he would fly with me again in July, at which time I will
have an ELT, radio, and water.