[Ian J]

It wasn't a HUGE deal - the steps for the emergency are easy enough. There was really only that field within gliding distance to land in, so no big decision there.

I think though that a more experienced fixed wing pilot could have made the landing without hitting the trees at the end - I came in a little hot, but was much more concerned with undershooting than overshooting.

Despite my prior experience I was shook up after the event - I think anybody would be. So many variables could have caused me to be seriously injured or killed. During it though it was all business.