Hey folks,
I was reading this thread regarding ditching:
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=12771
and there did not seem to be a clear consensus about the best course of action. The scenario being, a controlled, engine out landing over water with a TIP-UP, what is the preferred status of the canopy, options include:
A: Avoid an engine out landing over water (yes, that sounds like the best answer to me)
B: Leave the canopy fully closed and latched until after she flips on touchdown (seems like this retains the most structural integrity)
C: Partially unlock the canopy, ball and twist latch before the touchdown and manually hold closed (I know the canopy will raise up significantly if not latched, which is another story )
D: Jettison the thing if you have time, quick canopy release, lift assist cylinders and latches)
Reason for asking, let's assume your flying at 500 feet over open water, too far from land to glide to a soft beach landing.
Thx
I was reading this thread regarding ditching:
http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=12771
and there did not seem to be a clear consensus about the best course of action. The scenario being, a controlled, engine out landing over water with a TIP-UP, what is the preferred status of the canopy, options include:
A: Avoid an engine out landing over water (yes, that sounds like the best answer to me)
B: Leave the canopy fully closed and latched until after she flips on touchdown (seems like this retains the most structural integrity)
C: Partially unlock the canopy, ball and twist latch before the touchdown and manually hold closed (I know the canopy will raise up significantly if not latched, which is another story )
D: Jettison the thing if you have time, quick canopy release, lift assist cylinders and latches)
Reason for asking, let's assume your flying at 500 feet over open water, too far from land to glide to a soft beach landing.
Thx