I notice in the film presentation noted below, that the pilot flew a standardized pattern taught by the Air Force for power-out landings. It was practiced as a "simulated flame out landing", or SFO. This is the pattern flow by the U-2 pilot. Noticed he entered the forced pattern directly over his spot of intended landing, called "high key". He probably checked his position on downwind, called "low key". His next check was the middle of the base turn or "base key" to ensure he had the field made. I practice this pattern in the Ercoupe, and for starters it amounts to a 30 degree banked turn all the way around the pattern from a position of approximately 1000' over your intended touchdown point. Works like a champ but you should practice it several times before using it for real. The "keys" give you a better perspective than just guessing whether you will make the field or not. If he could make a successful forced landing at night in a U-2, then you should be able to do it in an Ercoupe. Bart
--- In [email protected], "Ralph & Maria Finch" <ralphmariafi...@...> wrote: > > Try http://www.hmhfp.info/SG_09E.html > > > > Stick with it, it is quite interesting. > > > > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] > On Behalf Of Glen Davis > Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2010 6:01 AM > To: Flyin > Cc: Howard Mosher; Richard Beattie; Geoffrey Davis; Fred Telling; Ed > Benguiat; docg...@...; Bob Granato; Mike Dzurny > Subject: [ercoupe-flyin] Downed U2 Pilot > > > > > > This is a first hand story/video of a dead stick landing of a U2 Spy plane > in the Rocky Mountains at night. It's really worth the time to watch. > > > > http://www.hmhfp. <http://www.hmhfp.%20info/SG_09E.%20html> info/SG_09E. > html > > > > Glen >
