> I doubt there is any training value at all in 400 to 500 feet. I believe that there is some training value in such a flight:
The ability to fly and manoevure confidently at low level without getting ground fright. (i.e. if I had the option to do a low level circuit for a safe landing on field after a rope break, that would my first option). Also low level flight is experience with ridge flying too. Also in still wind conditions, a 180 degree turn can be considered. Such manoevures need to be demonstrated at altitude, i.e. demonstrate a 180 degree change of heading with minimum height loss, in a Grob G103, banked at 60 degrees, 60 knots airspeed, in still air, height loss in a 180 degree turn is 150', with a diameter of the turn of 120m Obviously needs to be done with a proper briefing, exercise at altitude, exercise at 400' to 500' AGL, post flight de-brief. The plane doesn't know how far it is above the ground. My 2.2c worth _______________________________________________ Aus-soaring mailing list Aus-soaring@lists.internode.on.net To check or change subscription details, visit: http://lists.internode.on.net/mailman/listinfo/aus-soaring
