So true XXX........... sure he went IMC and lost it, but in a very small time frame.
A/P and 1000' over water..........and pop out saying Geez what a dill I just was.
Slow down and the Vis out the window gets a whole heap better, also allows for better decission making process due less happening so fast. Able to use all available resources.
Wally, I am all for more training and practice, and I do it, but it may encourage some to start being too brave! I think best to equip folk with the skills to get out after a short oops rather than enough to encourage them further in. I know I have been into clag and turned around without fear of losing it...... but proceed head on I may not have been so happy.
J