Thread: Water Landings
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Old June 26th 08, 12:17 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Jun 25, 5:44*pm, wrote: On Jun 25, 1:13*pm,
Jim White wrote: Best to try to avoid, but
MUCH better than trees. Admiral Nixon Are you sure? The upper
branches of trees seem to provide quite a soft 'landing'. Afraid to
report my club has nested at least two gliders with all occupants
walking away (after being 'rescued' by the fire service). jim
You must have special trees. I know of many where glider fall all the
way to the ground with sometimes hard impact and commonly lots of
damage to the glider. Yep- I'm sure. UHLanding* flaps* or* no*
landing* flaps?Thanks.Douglas