"1 Determining where the cloud is is not always clear to all pilots - especially when the clouds have no contrast to the poor vis
2 Visual references is not only about clouds - and indistinct sea may be equally inadequate (or snow, sand, inadequate surface illumination at night etc..)"
I understand where you coming from but think you have not put it over well, as others here say it is not just low hour PPL or commercial that get it wrong, it is across the board, I would like to fly with an IR pilot to see how quick I would loose orientation.
Was there 2 x 206 from same Co that crashed 2 one going to rescue 1 one in Alaska a few years ago cause no\ poor horizon I think.
Seem to remember GP had a bad moment in the gulf with co-pilot flying ? sorry if my memory is wrong GP.
Last edited by 500e; 8th Aug 2011 at 22:35.