Landing with No Depth Perception

"Flat light" is the term we use when we have no depth perception of the ground. This happens most often in the winter when the ground is covered in snow and there's a layer of clouds obscuring the sun. The cloud scatters the sun's rays and prevents shadows from forming. This turns everything covered in snow into a flat featureless landscape regardless of the topographical relief. This makes it very difficult to determine just how high you off the ground which can easily prevent you from making a safe landing. The lighting conditions on this flight are a perfect example of this and so Vicki and I practiced what to do when you find yourself in this situation.
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Aircraft: 1987 Spectrum Beaver RX 550
Engine: 65HP Rotax 582 Mod90 (Grey Head)
Oil: Amsoil Saber (pre-mixed at 80:1)
Prop: 64" 3 blade Warp Drive with 7° of pitch
Stall Speed: 35 mph
Cruise Speed: 60 mph
Max Level Speed: 75 mph
Never Exceed Speed: 95 mph
Rate of Climb: 1000 feet per minute
Fuel Capacity: 18 US Gallons
Fuel Burn: approx. 5 gph
Range: 200 miles (no wind)
Take off and landing distance: 100-250 feet
Empty weight: 540 lbs
Max take off weight: 1000 lbs
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