On Oct 18, 3:29*pm, glider12321 wrote:
*Thanks for posting this, love the videos.

Just one question: What ever happend to this?

Decision Altitudes
Below 3000’ agl – Be in an area with landing possibilities
2000’ agl – Select several fields with potential
2000’- 1500’ agl – Choose a field(s) / Search for thermals
1500’- 1200’ agl – Position the upwind leg of chosen field
1000’ agl – Be established in the upwind leg
800’- 600’ agl – Established on downwind leg

On Oct 18, 11:03*am, Bruno wrote:

Please review the IGC file, you will see that Bruno did overfly the
landing site a few minutes earlier and spent time thermalling over the
field at 1000 feet. It is also noted in the video that he had checked
the field.

As for your numbers for 1500 feet and lower, those numbers depend on
the pilot and skill level. A new pilot may use the numbers you
propose, more experienced pilots may adjust those numbers down to
their own comfort level and the type of terrain they are over.