I agree with 2G - I am a low time pilot - I know other LTP's that read this blog and most do not reply, but many believe experienced high skilled guys write.

I have had a few mentors (as I am trying to become a contest pilot) - all of them have given me the same advice - "have a AGL deck where you stop flying and start landing" - and I have been told "I have 10,000 flights and can count on one hand the number of times I have successfully dug out from 400 ft AGL".

For me it is a risk vs. reward - we know the ultimate risk..... the reward is ???? (there are no chicks, money or sponsorship's) - so I guess the reward is having a tale to tell.

My suggestion to LTP's: do what most experienced contest pilots do/tell you - and fabricate a really good story - most people will believe you - and you get to live to tell about it

WH1