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Old 16th May 2009 | 11:10
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Crash one
 
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I have had two not funny crosswind experiences in my meagre 150hrs. One, Runway 06 grass, wind 130/18 a/c 610kg Emeraude. I opted to cheat & approached at about 090 deg as the area to the south was recently cut but not collected hay. Stopped while still on the runway.
The alternative was a 40 mile diversion/lift home/car retrieval etc.
Two, landed in 18G25 straight down the runway, taxiied onto grass, turned downwind to park, switched off & held stick back!! Stuck prop blade into grass 4" whilst feeling a prat. No damage, very lucky, still feel stupid, won't do that again!
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