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Old December 15th 04, 03:00 PM
Maule Driver
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Wow Mr Burns! Never seen so much in one place so well said. In particular:

Do what ever it takes to reduce your chances of rolling or tumbling the
aircraft. Keep the centerline of the aircraft pointed in the direction

that
you are traveling.

Look for power poles, not lines. You're able to see poles a lot sooner
than you'll ever see the lines. Do not forget about guy wires.

Land "behind" the house rather than in front. The odds are better that

the
power lines enter from the front.

If you try to land on a road and there is a house or building nearby, odds
are 50/50 that there will be power lines crossing the road.

Think about why a potential landing spot is in the condition that it is.
Many times areas of long grass aren't mowed for a reason.... rocks?

swamp?.
Avoid them unless you are familiar with the area (and if you have a

choice).

Not adding any value here, just repeating because it's all good.