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3.9 Emergency landing on water
From the experience with emergency water landing we know that it is
likely that the glider will dive into the water, cockpit first.
Therefore an emergency landing on water should be the last choice.
Caution: In the case of a water landing extend the landing gear.
Recommended procedures :
On downwind leg of the landing pattern: Extend the landing gear, unlock
the parachute harness (not the seat harness)
Touch down: With landing gear extended and airspeed as low as possible.
At point of touch-down: Use your left arm to protect your face against
possible canopy fracture.
After touch down: Unfasten seat belt harness and undo parachute.
Leaving the cockpit under water: If the canopy has not fractured, opening
the canopy may be possible only after the forward fuselage is
almost completely filled with water.
Note: Always try to land parallel to the shore. If there is a flow always land with
the flow.
Issued May 2011
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Flight Manual LS1-f
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