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Old February 29th 08, 10:27 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe
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"Gig 601XL Builder" wrote in message
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WingFlaps wrote:

If terrain were hostile, you might want to consider location a bit
before you pull that chute handle by the way.


If you are going to pull chute the handle for an engine out over any other
than very hostile terrain please remind me not to fly with you.


Then there was the student pilot flying solo who ran out of gas on final,
turned away from the airport, and jumped out (with a 'chute)...

Really.

I ran into that in the NTSB accident reports while looking for something.

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