Flying over water and mountains
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Or could it be that many of the people on this forum are more experienced than the 747-drivers at flying single-engined aircraft, in which case they're better able to assess the risks than the 747-drivers?
(I'm not including myself in that category, btw.)
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(I'm not including myself in that category, btw.)
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One need never have flown a single engine airplane to make the observation that single engine airplanes have engine failures far more frequently than one may realize.
Where the decision making process really counts is identifying the possibility of an engine failure and the possibility of ditching in the channel.
Good planning will include a life raft and survival suits for all on board, this will greatly increase your chance of survival. It is also wise to receive briefings on ditching procedures on the open sea, it is extreemly important to know wind wave and swell identification and how best to land on same.
When flying over open bodies of water such as the English channel you should keep in mind that your best chance of early rescue will be by the boats that are usually near your track. If you ditch ahead of a boat the chances are very good they will see you and pick you up.
One other comment it is unlikely you will be having many sexual thoughts in that cold water while you await rescue. <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
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The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no.
One need never have flown a single engine airplane to make the observation that single engine airplanes have engine failures far more frequently than one may realize.
Where the decision making process really counts is identifying the possibility of an engine failure and the possibility of ditching in the channel.
Good planning will include a life raft and survival suits for all on board, this will greatly increase your chance of survival. It is also wise to receive briefings on ditching procedures on the open sea, it is extreemly important to know wind wave and swell identification and how best to land on same.
When flying over open bodies of water such as the English channel you should keep in mind that your best chance of early rescue will be by the boats that are usually near your track. If you ditch ahead of a boat the chances are very good they will see you and pick you up.
One other comment it is unlikely you will be having many sexual thoughts in that cold water while you await rescue. <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="wink.gif" border="0">
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The hardest thing about flying is knowing when to say no.
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I dive alot around scotland and the water temp is anywhere between 6 degs and 12 on the surface.
I wouldn't now fly in a single over water from PIK unless i had my dry suit on. A m8 had a zip burst in the clyde and we dragged him out after 10 mins and he spent the next 3 days in hospital and still wasn't right after 2 weeks, and that was with a neoprene dry suit on.
MJ
I wouldn't now fly in a single over water from PIK unless i had my dry suit on. A m8 had a zip burst in the clyde and we dragged him out after 10 mins and he spent the next 3 days in hospital and still wasn't right after 2 weeks, and that was with a neoprene dry suit on.
MJ
