Vaughn Simon wrote:
I know two others that bailed - both under 5,000 AGL.
Interestingly, neither of the other two were in midairs.


I know of another who bailed in the pattern with no ill effects. The
incentive was a fire in a motorglider.

Yes, I've heard that under a certain altitude you
don't _have_ to count to three before pulling the
handle ;-)

Don W.