ok, we've heard enough about 'P' effect but 'T' or tree effect, is a repelling force coming off eucaliptus trees in the southern hemisphear which has no effect in the states.
pretty sure a no.1 engine failure at that altitude and power would be unrecoverable. or are they catA.
wouldnt the temperature at 15' over the desert over compensate for any extra power that might be collected? maybe the blades produce more lift when diverting sand and air downwards??
or was he perched on a Train?