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Forum: Private Flying

19th Oct 2020, 10:24

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Landing on sand?

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Posted By oggers

^^ as you said disorientation is a major factor....

^^ as you said disorientation is a major factor. You will be aware that one of the key drills taught is to 'orientate' toward the escape route (for those not actually on the sticks) before ditching....

Forum: Private Flying

17th Oct 2020, 16:31

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Landing on sand?

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Posted By oggers

I was dunker trained in the RN and was also a Sqn...

I was dunker trained in the RN and was also a Sqn SURVO so I have quite some experience.

Forum: Private Flying

14th Oct 2020, 10:10

Replies: 28

Landing on sand?

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Posted By oggers

Sand v surf. Sand because you will not flip...

Sand v surf. Sand because you will not flip instantly due to the lift you still have at the beginning of your roll out and aerodynamic control. OTOH if there were people or obstructions to hit on the...

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