Originally Posted by
Distant Voice
Was it covered in the RTS document?
I have no specific knowledge of the F3 RTS but I think you might be missing the thrust of the point. The RTS will detail g, AOA and speed limitations that, taken together, may make it impossible to fly safely around *some* valleys at low level. Aircrew need to ensure that their proposed route can be flown within the applicable airframe limits; the RTS can’t possibly cater for the infinite variety of possibilities. Low flying in Lima fit would be perfectly safe over some terrain, but sadly not the sort involved here.