Comments - 1,403 mile trip to Solvang with return via the Sierra Nevada Mountains under God’s leaky parasol - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T08:51:40Zhttps://zenith.aero/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2606393%3ABlogPost%3A232404&xn_auth=noAs usual, Steve, wonderful pi…tag:zenith.aero,2012-08-18:2606393:Comment:2329302012-08-18T22:20:10.164ZMack P. Kreizenbeckhttps://zenith.aero/profile/MackPKreizenbeck
<p>As usual, Steve, wonderful pictures!</p>
<p>Each and every one has a story behind it.</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing,</p>
<p>Mack</p>
<p>As usual, Steve, wonderful pictures!</p>
<p>Each and every one has a story behind it.</p>
<p>Thanks for sharing,</p>
<p>Mack</p> Ian,
Forced landing options a…tag:zenith.aero,2012-08-17:2606393:Comment:2328742012-08-17T15:25:15.506ZStephen R. Smithhttps://zenith.aero/profile/StephenRSmith
<p>Ian,</p>
<p>Forced landing options are poor in rugged terrain. They are especially bad at high altitudes where landing (crashing) speeds will be higher because of the thin air. Occasionally you see a meadow which might be suitable. A small shallow lake might be an option. With the Zodiac, it is wise to keep in mind that the plane may flip upside down on you and trap you inside.</p>
<p>On this trip I remained between 2,000 and 4,000 AGL. That way, if you have an engine out, you have a…</p>
<p>Ian,</p>
<p>Forced landing options are poor in rugged terrain. They are especially bad at high altitudes where landing (crashing) speeds will be higher because of the thin air. Occasionally you see a meadow which might be suitable. A small shallow lake might be an option. With the Zodiac, it is wise to keep in mind that the plane may flip upside down on you and trap you inside.</p>
<p>On this trip I remained between 2,000 and 4,000 AGL. That way, if you have an engine out, you have a few minutes to pick the crash site.</p>
<p>Steve</p> Another epic trrip!
What are…tag:zenith.aero,2012-08-16:2606393:Comment:2326942012-08-16T08:42:48.161ZIan McClellandhttps://zenith.aero/profile/IanMcClelland
<p>Another epic trrip!</p>
<p>What are the forced landing options like through the mountain range?</p>
<p>Another epic trrip!</p>
<p>What are the forced landing options like through the mountain range?</p>