Landout Laws

I have soared cross country since the 1950's and because of low skill level
have landed in about 200 fields. I only had serious trouble once- with hired
horse farm manager. Problem was solved when Nancy arrived carrying our 1 1/2
year old daughter with a dripping diaper. "O what the Hell get out of here".

Be very nice. Say sir a lot. If offered a drink of water, accept and comment
on how great the water tastes. Helps to comment how much you appreciate the
food or fiber that the 2 percent the who work the land provide to the rest of
us.

Do everything possible to reduce damage
to crops.


Bill Snead
6W

And then there was the local gal that landed out at Schurz, NV. A pick-up
roared up and offered her a ride to town. As she was about to get in, she
noticed the two indians were butt naked and declined the offer.

And then there was this guy that landed out in one of the nats at Uvalde, TX.
He tried to talk to a bunch of farm workers, but they all ran away, because
airplanes that landed there usually had something to do with drugs. The tow
plane arrived too late for a safe flight back, so he tied the glider down and
left in the tow plane.

Next morning he was met by no less than 30 Texas Rangers with weapons drawn.
"Don't know 'bout that accent, son? Where you come from? Where's the drugs?
JJ Sinclair

"Charles Petersen" schrieb:

We had two landouts at Seminole yesterday, ...

having read the complete thread, I came to the conclusion that out
landing seems to be rather bizarre in the US. All my time I was
dreaming of flying in your great soaring conditions, now I'm not so
sure anymore ... :-))

As a contrast, I had my share of outlandings too. Most of the time, I
was sitting in a farmer's kitchen, enjoying coffee and cake, or even a
beer offered, and waited for the retrieve crew. One farmer got his
tractor to pull the glider out of the field. No one was offensive.

Also, in germany it is law that gliders have the right to land at all
suitable places. The land owner is allowed to ask for name and
insurance, nothing more. He is not allowed to hinder the retrieve.
Eggert

Eggert Ehmke wrote:
"Charles Petersen" schrieb:

We had two landouts at Seminole yesterday, ...

having read the complete thread, I came to the conclusion that out
landing seems to be rather bizarre in the US. All my time I was
dreaming of flying in your great soaring conditions, now I'm not so
sure anymore ... :-))

As a contrast, I had my share of outlandings too. Most of the time, I
was sitting in a farmer's kitchen, enjoying coffee and cake, or even a
beer offered, and waited for the retrieve crew. One farmer got his
tractor to pull the glider out of the field. No one was offensive.

And that's how most of the outlandings go in the USA, also; however, the
very few that don't are often memorable. It's such a small concern, you
shouldn't let that stop you from visiting some of our outstanding
soaring areas. You'll love the lack of airspace restrictions, compared
to Germany!

Also, in germany it is law that gliders have the right to land at all
suitable places. The land owner is allowed to ask for name and
insurance, nothing more. He is not allowed to hinder the retrieve.
Eggert

Very civilized! With the higher density population, and a far higher
density of gliders landing in fields, trusting to good luck like we do
probably doesn't work. Here, lots fewer people per square mile, and far
fewer gliders per square mile!
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Eric Greenwell
Washington State
USA

Earlier, Eggert Ehmke wrote:

...having read the complete thread,
I came to the conclusion that out
landing seems to be rather bizarre
in the US...

That's a conclusion based on a thread that has specifically explored
the more troublesome episodes. In my experience of 25 years of crewing
and one pasture landing, the majority of outlandings are friendly
adventures as you describe.

Thanks, and best regards

Bob K.

Bob Kuykendall wrote:

That's a conclusion based on a thread that has specifically explored
the more troublesome episodes. In my experience of 25 years of crewing
and one pasture landing, the majority of outlandings are friendly
adventures as you describe.

Thanks for relieving me of my concerns! In fact, that's what I expected. I
will come for some flights, sooner or later!

Btw, the remark "Who*has*more*guns" really made me think. This is just out
of question. While flying, I can control the risks I take. I am not going
to fly over areas where guns wait for me on the ground.

Eggert