Devil 49,
I would put forward that the advice you are offering regarding the seriousness of a chip warning is dependent on aircraft type and the associated RFM.
For one aircraft I fly, the RFM tells the pilot to close down the engine in the event of an ENG chip light, full stop. No checking or waiting for secondary indications, just close it down.
In which case it becomes a little more urgent, I hope you agree, as the Vmax, range and hover performance become seriously reduced... <img src="eek.gif" border="0">
[ 04 January 2002: Message edited by: ShyTorque ]</p>