Gilbert Smith wrote in
:

In the gliding movement we are taught to aim at the base of the hedge
if undershooting, then hop over it if possible. This is making use of
ground effect of course, perhaps less of a factor with a passenger
jet.

No, they work just the same as any other airplane. They're more like
gliders than they are like lightplanes that way, in fact.

On a general point, the media always praise the wonderful pilot, he
managed to avoid all the worst hazards, etc. etc. As if anyone would
fly into the side of a building if he could avoid it. Who is thinking
of the passengers at a moment like that ??


Really. The old "if I keep my ass in one piece then the passengers will
follow" adage never fails.


Bertie