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Old 8th Dec 2012, 23:49
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RatherBeFlying
 
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The big advantage gliders have is that you have a lot more time to examine and select fields. Yes, a good looking field at 1000' is not always so good once you get up close and personal.

In an a/c with a high landing speed and small wheels, the probability of a noseover increases.

But the fatality rate of EF accidents may perhaps be overstated as it's not an accident if the aircraft is not damaged. In fact EFs where the a/c is landed without damage are not reportable; so, we do not have a good statistic.

Now if you would be willing to do a high speed taxi on or even takeoff from a field with a certain crop at a known stage of growth, you would have one type of field suitable for a forced landing. Most such fields work much better when you have bigger wheels and lower landing speeds than a Cirrus. Unless you are well acquainted with the local agriculture and used to landing in fields, CAPS can be a viable way to slant the odds in your favor.
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