Discovered a blocked pitot in a C172 2/3 the way down a 1600' runway with a ravine at the other end and decided that the wings would work better than the brakes at that time.
Flew around a bit and discovered that the A/S had become an altimeter. And the sun was on the way down. Decided to make one landing attempt on the short runway before heading over to the 9000' job at the big airport 15 miles away. Made one of my better landings.
Also spent considerable time in a Viscount simulator (no visuals) with a homicidal instructor. The only two times I cracked up were when he failed my airspeed on approach.
Much in agreement with better too fast off the other end than a smoking hole short of the threshold.
