Another EXTREMELY low thermal save
While all pilots have their own "Envelopes" they can comfortably and safely fly within, thermalling at that altitude leaves minimal to no margin if something doesn't go as planned. Another complicating factor I think is the gear handle on the right side. Lowering the gear will take a momentary switching of hands on the control stick. Not a difficult task, but just an additional task to perform in a pressured situation.
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