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Old September 9th 13, 04:11 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Ralph Jones[_3_]
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Default Race of Champions (Pilot Stupidity Fork)

Interesting memory of the opposite behavior: I was in a Region 9 at
Las Vegas NM years ago, and the USAFA cadets were there with their
1-34, Sierra Hotel.

They had a rigid rule: At 500 AGL, land. Period.

A cadet reported the IP on a straight-in final. She was on a perfect
glide slope to the runway -- and at 500 feet, she peeled off and
landed in the boonies.

rj