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Old 25th Apr 2019, 07:31
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Originally Posted by ORAC
My first thought was what was the base height for DACT? Fighting down at 5-6K and departing into an inverted flat spin makes me think the pilot was incredibly lucky to survive


It’s not unusual to use a 5k Base Height for ACT. But you do have to be ‘decisive’ if you depart controlled flight at that height. I agree that the pilot was fortunate to get out!
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