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Old April 27th 08, 12:44 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.student
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Default Lancair crash at SnF

On Apr 27, 11:23*am, Michael Ash wrote:


My personal decision height for the analogous glider launch emergency is
*usually* a shade under 200 feet. Conditions, performance, obstacles, and
landing opportunities ahead can all modify this value.


What's your glide ratio? If it were 40:1 would that equate to 800' in
a 10:1 Cessna?

Cheers