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Old 19th Nov 2009, 19:25
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Chuck Ellsworth
 
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I try and have somewhere where I can land and survive when flying single engine Baby Bear, true one sometimes will be hard pressed to find such a place but I try and maximize my chances as much as possible.

For instance in the mountains if I can not fly high enough to be able to find a river valley or such to force land on I follow the VFR routes where there generally are highways or train tracks to land on.

For sure water is not a safe choice on wheels.

One will find ones self in less that desirable circumstances often enough when trying to lessen the risks without deliberately putting ones self in a high risk situation intentionally.

This is a good subject and should be carefully discussed and examined.
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