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Old 14th Dec 2007, 07:06
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Wiley
 
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OK, so she might have phrased the comment better, but I can't understand the outrage some are expressing here. Back in the days when I flew light aircraft, if unlucky enough to be involved in a forced landing with a less than ideal field to put the aircraft down in, I was taught to do exactly what this guy did if collision with an obstacle was unavoidable - aim between two trees or use the most appropriate obstacle available to use the wings to dissipate as much energy as possible before the fueslage - and me and my passengers! - came into contact with anything other than flat ground.

Judging by some of the comments posted here, can I assume this technique is no longer taught in flying schools?


...or perhaps on MS Flight Simulator?
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