I have substantial experience in both skydiving and flying sailplanes. A spin at 1,150 feet would involve some pretty significant G forces both positive and negative. Even if ANY pilot managed to separate oneself from the aircraft, there would be no time left to assure that you are clear of aircraft, canopy and other debris, orient oneself, get stable (body tumbling/spinning), arch, look, reach and pull (the ripcord) and have a successful clear deployment of the chute before impact. All these things would have been on my mind. There was absolutely not enough altitude/time for success.
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