At 19:00 08 February 2004, Bill Daniels wrote:
I prefer a fairly steep glide path to a flair with
spoilers left where they
were in the approach followed by a low-energy touchdown
and a short rollout.
Pretty much what I would expect to do in an off-field
landing.

Unless, of course, you're flying a 2-32 using full
dive brakes on final. Holding this configuration through
the flare, you will impact terra firma more abruptly
than you thought possible and it may be weeks before
you can walk upright again. This may, however, be preferable
to running into an obstacle.

Please to note proper spoiler/dive brake use, proper
touch-down attitude and short or off-field landing
techniques will vary with the aircraft, the situation
and the available alternatives.

In a preachy mood...

Judy