I don't know if I worry
much about a carefully executed high speed pass, though the statistics tend
to suggest they'll eventually shorten your life span.

Gary,

 

I do prefer the "break" but since no else uses it, it does become a problem as you state. As to a "carefully executed high speed pass" there is no such thing for a novice pilot-- it is an oxymoron. Like performing  "carefully executed" brain surgery on oneself. Unless a pilot has taken a course in LAT (Low Alttiude Training) offered by the military services-- then it is likely that one does not know and appreciate the physics and aerodynamics of very low altitude flying.

 

 

Regards,

 

Jeff