Stretching the Final Glide

On Dec 12, 11:17*am, glidergeek wrote:

Looks like alot of landing options and speed to gain altitude if
needed. Wish the camera was on his instruments at the same time.

Agree. Said 133 KPH or 80 MPH glide speed, lots of nice fields so
that if things went to worms, he had options. And for those worried
about "clearing power lines by only 50 feet of altitude" I can assure
you that if I am going into a short field, I am not going to be 50
feet above obstacles! Yes, it was a close glide, but if you notice,
as he turns the corner onto the field, another glider goes by and also
lands straight ahead in front of him. And his ground roll was 30
seconds. This shows he had a fair amount of energy even at touchdown.

Maybe not the optimum glide in, but it worked.

I liked how he seems to ridge soar the trees along the creek.

Maybe it's like ridge running. When you first see it you think "this
guy's crazy". When you try it you're 300 feet above the ridge
initially, then as you watch people pass you underneath you move down
to 100 feet. I can't help but think this guy's done this a few times
before!

As for me, I'll definitely pass. I had white knuckles while seated in
my chair, fearing for his safety.

-John