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Old April 25th 08, 04:16 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
B A R R Y[_2_]
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Default Lancair crash at SnF

Stefan wrote:
B A R R Y schrieb:

I'd rather hit a bus shelter or light poles @ 40-50 MPH than go in
inverted after a stall/spin @ 200-300 AGL.


But I hope that you rather risk a stall/spin than to hit a crowd of
pedestrians with that meat chopper turning.


Guys... Take a deep breath, please. Is this the "Argument Room", or what?

In truth, I'm going to aim for the pack of baby joggers, or the senior
citizen walking club, doing laps around the parking lot. Or with better
luck, it'll be recess at the local elementary school... Come on! G

A dead stick spam can, even though quickly descending, is plenty
controllable while still flying. As one gets closer, and options run
out, pilot choices remain to minimize or eliminate collateral damage.
Shopping centers, industrial parks, golf courses, etc... all have
greatly varying "busy" periods. That's all part of the decision at the
actual time of need.

We're talking low altitude, where the population of a landing spot
should be pretty obvious.

As we nit-pick this to death, what are the choices after a stall just a
few hundred feet above the ground while turning?