Good paddock and landing, well done. I've done about 75 out landings so far, and you generally know the ones with tracks through it means there aren't hidden pipes or holes. I too was curious why you didn't land to the left of the silos and buildings? The reason to do so in general is to avoid sinking air if you had a head wind, although in this case the wind looked very light? It can be very dangerous landing over a line of trees or buildings as the wind curls over them and you can end up with sink driving you straight into them.
My old Glasflugel Std Libelle would have most likely introduced itself to those trees ahead, ha. No flaps and mediocre air brakes discouraged me from doing anything but sticking to home and even then, I had to slip it on occasion. That was 30 years ago and boy would I love to have that thermal machine back. Great video; but funny how many people tell you what you did wrong when I see a successful landing, yay.
That was a great out landing!! Field was a little hilly, but not a problem. No crops damaged, put it right next to an access road. Doesn't get better than that other than making it home of course. :)
In retrospect, you are correct. I should have stayed off the road and used the clear area that I rolled out in. You should always be very wary of roads. Because ditches, fences, powerlines, and etc. run close to them. In this case, I had a considerable amount of time to evaluate the field prior to landing.
I think you did a great job, a nice assessment of the field during the circuit picked a good reference point and carried the appropriate amount of speed to the landing. the only thing I would have perhaps of done is stayed more to the left of the track, incase of unseen posts etc. nice work though
Came here confused why someone qualified to fly an ASW-20 was basically sideslipping for the whole video... might have been easier to find lift without the bootful of left rudder... But - good circuit and landing in the end; you walked away from it which is a success.
Nice successful (and safe) landout. Just out of curiosity, given that the area between the hay looked clear was there a particular reason you aimed for the road? Doing some landout study myself and was just curious.
Should have got an ASW19. You don't have to waste time , and height, worrying... " Have I got the flaps right. Yesss.., no, oh, wait a minute.." In the meantime there goes another few hundred feet.
Good paddock and landing, well done. I've done about 75 out landings so far, and you generally know the ones with tracks through it means there aren't hidden pipes or holes. I too was curious why you didn't land to the left of the silos and buildings? The reason to do so in general is to avoid sinking air if you had a head wind, although in this case the wind looked very light? It can be very dangerous landing over a line of trees or buildings as the wind curls over them and you can end up with sink driving you straight into them.
My old Glasflugel Std Libelle would have most likely introduced itself to those trees ahead, ha. No flaps and mediocre air brakes discouraged me from doing anything but sticking to home and even then, I had to slip it on occasion. That was 30 years ago and boy would I love to have that thermal machine back. Great video; but funny how many people tell you what you did wrong when I see a successful landing, yay.
Only the internet takes issue with success. 😂
The decision to fly over the house and obstructions rather than further left is curious. Am I missing seeing a hazard on the clear side of the field?
So many good looking clouds.... Nice job.
That was a great out landing!! Field was a little hilly, but not a problem. No crops damaged, put it right next to an access road. Doesn't get better than that other than making it home of course. :)
Very nice job!
In retrospect, you are correct. I should have stayed off the road and used the clear area that I rolled out in. You should always be very wary of roads. Because ditches, fences, powerlines, and etc. run close to them. In this case, I had a considerable amount of time to evaluate the field prior to landing.
I think you did a great job, a nice assessment of the field during the circuit picked a good reference point and carried the appropriate amount of speed to the landing. the only thing I would have perhaps of done is stayed more to the left of the track, incase of unseen posts etc. nice work though
Bravo,bravo,bravo my master.
Not at all. It was quite awhile before he stopped and asked how I was doing. A very nice guy.
Flying over the house in heavy sink! Maybe not the smartest approach?
Have close look at that yaw string when you were setting up. Just sayin’.
I noticed the skidding turn too. Maybe the camera angle exaggerated it a bit, but dangerous trend
Came here confused why someone qualified to fly an ASW-20 was basically sideslipping for the whole video... might have been easier to find lift without the bootful of left rudder...
But - good circuit and landing in the end; you walked away from it which is a success.
Not a good decision to aim approaching between silos
and over a house if you could more safely land to the left of them...
Nice landing, glad you found a clear place. I saw the farmer right there a couple seconds before the video ended, was he pretty freaked out?
Nice landing!
Nice successful (and safe) landout. Just out of curiosity, given that the area between the hay looked clear was there a particular reason you aimed for the road? Doing some landout study myself and was just curious.
Easier access for the recovery trailer?
cool - munkey finally loaded up....close to that silo...js
Guess he wanted to be near the access road so the resulting truck-trailer pick-up wouldn't do as much damage to the field.
Hey, I know that glider!
what was MA humming? gimme
Should have got an ASW19. You don't have to waste time , and height, worrying... " Have I got the flaps right. Yesss.., no, oh, wait a minute.." In the meantime there goes another few hundred feet.
Stupid sonor