Ive been flying for 40 years in my J-3 Cub, in the USAF, for a major carrier, etc., and its always a special thing when I stumble across genuinely new and valuable information about flying. The landing-out decision seems to hinge on the difficult psychological step of accepting and owning the situation and the consequences of dealing with the aftermath of getting the airplane back out, which Durden addressed eloquently, if not almost philosophically.
Making a precautionary landing requires significant psychological acceptance of the situation and its consequences, similar to critical decisions made by pilots like Sully Sullenberger.
The Valsalva maneuver can temporarily increase blood oxygen saturation at high altitudes (e.g., from 86% to 92%), offering a short-term remedy for hypoxia, though it should not replace supplemental oxygen.
Pitch trim procedures, especially during go-arounds, are highly specific to each aircraft type, emphasizing the critical need for pilots to deeply understand their particular airplane in all flight regimes.
I’ve been flying for 40 years in my J-3 Cub, in the USAF, for a major carrier, etc., and it’s always a special thing when I stumble across genuinely new and valuable information about flying. Rick Durden’s article about landing “out” (“Precautionary Landings,” April 2016) was something I needed to read.
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