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.
Successfully executing a "landing out" maneuver hinges on the difficult psychological step of accepting and owning the situation and its aftermath.
The Valsalva maneuver can temporarily improve oxygen saturation levels at high altitudes during hypoxic events, though it is not a substitute for supplemental oxygen.
Aircraft trim requirements and flap management during maneuvers like a go-around vary significantly between different airplane types, emphasizing the importance of thoroughly knowing one's specific aircraft.
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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