[V-eHGsd_]

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]

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

[sojournerc]

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