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Old May 18th 15, 08:58 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Jonathan St. Cloud
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Default Sacrificial layer for gear-up protection.

Also a pilot that does not have the skills to address the emergency at low altitude has the option of just landing gear up. I am of the belief knowledge is good, what you do with it is TOTALLY up to you.