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Forum: Private Flying
25th Jan 2019, 09:33
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

og: Point taken though I still think that when...

og:
Point taken though I still think that when discussing staying alive in this context it is worth keeping the big picture in mind.
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2019, 21:50
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

I think one should remember that all the...

I think one should remember that all the knowledge, kit and training for ditching is very unlikely to be needed. After one has got a life jacket, dingy, PLB, CAA ditching leaflet and maybe an...
Forum: Private Flying
24th Jan 2019, 11:24
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

I agree with all the above and I do carry and...

I agree with all the above and I do carry and wear the kit. BUT the most useful thing you can carry is fuel. The traditional way to die in a small aircraft over the north Atlantic is to arrive...
Forum: Private Flying
23rd Jan 2019, 19:38
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

I have flown the Atlantic 5 times and and many...

I have flown the Atlantic 5 times and and many other oceans seas and lakes in a SEP with and without GPS. I have been doing it for 40 years. It is a very good risk if one takes a few basic...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Aug 2017, 10:03
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

IMHO having more than one item that you need to...

IMHO having more than one item that you need to get out of the aircraft is asking for trouble. Any survival equipment you need on/in water should be in the dinghy or attached to your person. I have...
Forum: Private Flying
27th Aug 2017, 07:59
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

I seem to remember that the SAR people reckon to...

I seem to remember that the SAR people reckon to pick up well over half of those who ditch mid Atlantic.
Traditionally the way to die when crossing the Atlantic in a light aircraft is bad weather at...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Aug 2017, 14:24
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

I would say that the low number of deaths at sea...

I would say that the low number of deaths at sea due to engine failure in SEP shows some combination of the following:
1. It is VERY unlikely to happen
2. People are frightened enough of the...
Forum: Private Flying
25th Aug 2017, 18:49
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

For very unlikely risks it almost certainly won't...

For very unlikely risks it almost certainly won't happen to me.

I try to increase my chances by looking after the aircraft, having plenty of fuel, a life jacket and a dingy but I accept that they...
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2016, 14:59
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

From a similar thread: ...

From a similar thread:

http://www.pprune.org/private-flying/530142-ditching-2.html#post8217295
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2016, 09:31
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

I can see it's different for the mil. Ending up...

I can see it's different for the mil. Ending up in the water is part of the job description. Though I would still imagine one is more likely to do a good job if comfortable.
Forum: Private Flying
10th Nov 2016, 09:01
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

It's all very well saying "wear the kit or die"....

It's all very well saying "wear the kit or die". IMHO it's not that simple for the average GA pilot. Take the example of flying across some cold water near the UK on a warm spring day, if one wears...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2016, 11:55
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

Yes, it's different here. There is little...

Yes, it's different here. There is little encouragement for us to jump in and help this side of the pond. A pity, I like the community spirit I felt in N Canada/Alaska. I can see in your case that...
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2016, 09:28
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

ST: Points taken. As I said before there is...

ST: Points taken.

As I said before there is a risk/benefit for every action. I certainly mitigate the risk as far as possible with constant wear life jacket, ELT on my person, dingy and sometimes...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2016, 15:09
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

There is always a risk/benefit in any action. ...

There is always a risk/benefit in any action.
As I have said before on another thread, for me, the sight of Greenland coming over the horizon on a clear day is worth the marginal risk of flying the...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2016, 14:39
Replies: 83
Views: 29,797
Posted By Romeo Tango

Not this argument again! Life is for living -...

Not this argument again!
Life is for living - some risks are worth taking just for the hell of it.
Though I would agree one should not endanger others ..... or innocent whales.
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