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Old June 9th 06, 09:00 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default Gear up landings can happen to ANYONE...

I agree completely. Yep, fly the aircraft.

T o d d P a t t i s t wrote:
Maule Driver wrote:

(Todd, take a look at my previous glider related post)
I think that rechecking the a/c config is still a good response even
though a glider sustains minimal damage on a gear up. After all, there
is little configuration to check in a glider...


I read your post. I totally agree that learning a recheck
procedure is critical. I was commenting on what happens if
you suddenly realize that despite all your planning you are
late on final and are suddenly warned about your gear. Was
the call for you? Is it really up or down? It is possible
to be suddenly confused. Your checks and procedures tell
you the gear is/should be down, but now you've got
conflicting information and limited time to respond. "Fly
the aircraft" has to be first.