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Old 22nd April 2008 | 18:51
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A.Agincourt
 
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So please explain the technique Bertie - in a Gazelle. Lets say 100 knots downwind at 50' over a set of ploughed fields. W/V - say 270/20 heading on entry 090.
What are you doing at 50ft agl. Another reason for the 500ft rule perhaps.

Bertie you are my hero.
You might have missed Bertie's point - "military" Gazelle was specified. Military aircrew frequently fly at 50 feet AGL or to be more precise 50' above obstacles en-route when engaged on tactical operations or practising for such.

The 500' rule is not always mandatory, under certain circumstances.

You nominate hero's rather to soon methinks.

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