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Old 27th November 2003 | 00:03
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Tinstaafl
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From: Escapee from Ultima Thule
Powerlines are one of the biggest accident causes for ag. pilots.

In the country in Oz single wire earth return (SWER)systems are common. As the name says, it use a single wire. Very, very difficult to see.

As others have said, look for the poles, terrain that has a different 'look' to the surroundings etc. Also note buildings. Just about every building & structure in the western world is wired for electricity. It has to get to the building somehow so use the building's presence as a heads up about powerlines.
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