WARNING, do NOT attempt a PFL When..
The light is deteriorating, took off yesterday at 3:30 for some general handling in the south west, done lots of stalls steep turns etc, was only 10 miles south of my airfield so light wasnt that much of an issue as it was a nice afternoon, thought Id finish with a PFL before heading back at 4:10, light wasnt bad but wasnt good either, anyway, carb heat goes on, powered back, maintained best glide speed, picked a field then done the mayday etc and reasons why engine had stopped, was getting lower to my field, a bit high, full flap selected, was going to go lower when I noticed 2 great big pylons either side of the field, time for a swift go-around, it was safe enough, I wasnt in danger as I saw the pylons but I saw no wires at all, my point is, is that it could have been so different had I not noticed the pylons, no more PFLs for me unless the light is brilliant.
A nice dusk landing back to airfield prevailed though, never flew in that light before, gees the Anti Collision light certainly is dazzling reflecting off the wings, cant wait to do a night rating after my IMC.
Dean.