Gregwatson Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Obviously there isn't the height issue - and presumably you're not going to fly into a tree - but you could do yourself some damage hitting the dirt at 20mph with a motor on your back, I reckon. And that prop will be spinning pretty fast... I guess if you're experienced enough to be attempting to do it, you might be able to pull a bit of brake if the engine sputters, and get a little clear of the ground..? Then what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Choose your location, if it's not right then don't do it. Beaches are good. 1 hour ago, Gregwatson said: I guess if you're experienced enough to be attempting to do it, you might be able to pull a bit of brake if the engine sputters, and get a little clear of the ground..? Then what? You should be using the brakes to do this, regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffw Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 well I thought this question required 2 answers 1 land and 2 start swimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I have been learning "active flying" on the beach. On the beach the wind is MUCH more steady than inland, thus making it easier. At the PMC fly-in in Membury I learned that I should only ever being do this into wind - another guy was watching my videos! His advice was that at some point in time there WILL be an engine failure and hence a sudden landing! Inland, with blustery wind, I find it much more difficult. Water? No. Don't want to get gear wet, especially sea water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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