On Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 9:10:01 PM UTC-7, Ramy wrote:
There are 3 important lessons I can share which apply to many situations:
1- keep your margins, don’t let them erode overtime.
2- the 99% rule eventually wins. You can perform the same thing successfully 99 times, eventually it will fail.
3- Always have a plan B and even C. My plan B and C were the golf course and the lake. I walked and measured that golf course multiple times over the years and concluded that if it is empty I should be able to land there with minimum to no damage. If it is not I can divert to the water In the last minute. Admittedly it was still a very intense experience.

Ramy

Isn't that Lake 1,600 ft deep? How well do gliders float? This is a serious question. Can one expect them to stay on or near the surface for a couple of hours? Anyone know what the usual damage is for water landings is, maybe Hank? Thanks for sharing Ramy, and so very glad you are okay!!!!