On 2008-04-24, B A R R Y wrote:
Jay Maynard wrote:
I did this on the first attempt in a Warrior with my CFI from 400 AGL.
You're good!

No, my CFI was.

Did you know it was coming? A big part of this is the fast transition
from climb attitude to power-off glide.

This is why I succeeded: because I knew it was coming. It was intended as a
demonstration, not as a test of my abilities. He talked me through it.

Afterward, I set my personal decision height at 600 AGL. Below that, in that
aircraft and under those conditions, I don't attempt it. Above that, it's
possible. That's why I plan to do the same with the Zodiac: so I know where
the line is, and have the decision already made before I take off. Too many
lives are lost to indecision; I do not intend mine to be one of them.
--
Jay Maynard, K5ZC http://www.conmicro.com
http://jmaynard.livejournal.com http://www.tronguy.net
Fairmont, MN (FRM) (Yes, that's me!)
AMD Zodiac CH601XLi N55ZC (ordered 17 March, delivery 2 June)