Gary,
Thanks.
So the finish circle was 3km radius.
What height AGL ?
Mike
At 09:30 PM 23/10/2014, you wrote:
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Hi Mike,
As no one else has responded to your quite
reasonable query, let me inform you that Jim
Crowhurst did indeed do just that. Details,
regarding how it happened, and damage sustained
to the glider are sketchy, so I suggest that you wait for the official report.
I am pleased to say that Jim did not appear to
be physically injured at all a VERY lucky man
indeed! He was at the wind up dinner, where he
was awarded the Club Class Champion trophy, as
reported in the local press article.
If you have a look at Jims trace, available on
Soaring Spot, I think you will be able to very
clearly see the scenario. Club Class flies dry,
and there was about a 20 kt headwind component on his final glide.
Jim crashed within the 3 km finish circle, and
therefore got both speed and distance points for the day.
In accordance with the rules, Jim did not
incur a points penalty for crashing.
I will make one comment DO NOT UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES THINK THAT THIS CANNOT HAPPEN TO
YOU. The history of gliding is full of reports
of EXPERT pilots who fucked-up and ended up very dead! BEWARE, and be aware.
Gary
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Subject: Re: [Aus-soaring] Press
So did someone hit a power line?
Mike
At 06:28 PM 22/10/2014, you wrote:
This is a bit comical.
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