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		V-eHGsd_ on July 11, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Plane Barely Recovering from Spin in Mountains well, the first attempt was reckless because they didn't have enough altitude. the second attempt was with more altitude, ie. "driving with more caution"

beej71 on July 12, 2024 [–]

And he made the second pass with 500' to spare. Daaaaang.

sojournerc on July 12, 2024 | [–]

Yeah, exactly. That's one wind gust away from disaster. I question that pilot's assessment of risk.

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