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Michel
Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 966
Location: Norway
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 Posted: Wed Oct 24, 2007 11:50 pm Post subject: Kitfox on Google Alert |
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For a few years now, I have the keyword 'Kitfox' on Google Alert. Here
is what I received today:
http://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/102407/met_211603451.shtml
It looks like it went well for the pilot. Note the fact that he landed
between two trees and missed the wings. I always thought that if I had
no other alternative, it would be wise to aim between two trees in
order to remove the wings and the fuel tanks, thus eliminating the
danger of fire. Any thoughts about that, guys?
Cheers,
Michel Verheughe
Norway
Kitfox 3 - Jabiru 2200
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wingnut
Joined: 11 Jan 2006
Posts: 356
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| Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:41 am Post subject: Re: Kitfox on Google Alert |
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I gave this some thought but I could not think of any other option that would pass up for the sake of ditching my wings that I would choose otherwise. If I where going to hit a tree line (or anything else as solid), I would certainly aim between the trunks if I could but I'd do the same even if fuel where not a factor. I suppose that, with some careful examination, I might be able spot a situation where squirting between a pair of trees might give me better odds than getting tangled up in some tall underbrush. But, I figure that, in an emergency situation where time is limited, I'll probably just opt for whatever looks softest.
| Quote: | I always thought that if I had no other alternative, it would be wise to aim between two trees in order to remove the wings and the fuel tanks, thus eliminating the danger of fire. Any thoughts about that, guys?
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