I know you’ve heard the saying “Superior pilots use their superior judgment to avoid situations requiring their superior skills.”
I Learned About Flying From That: Land-Out at Kitt Peak
Key Takeaways:
- An overconfident glider pilot impulsively deviated from his planned, safe route to pursue a more ambitious destination, leading to rapid altitude loss over treacherous terrain.
- Forced to make an emergency landing, he expertly guided his glider onto a remarkably narrow drainage berm beside a highway, avoiding significant injury or damage.
- The harrowing experience instilled crucial lessons on the importance of early decision-making, meticulous flight planning, knowing potential land-out locations, and maintaining pilot control under pressure.
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