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Hi, Syd,
To land where, Syd? You seem to assume excellent visibility, no low cloud
cover, and glide ratios that our Coupes don't have. Moreover, let's not
confuse "need" (as required by regulations), with "need" as required when
your engine quits and you are immediately in deep doo- doo. The "land" in
the Keys is narrow, densely populated with trailer homes and fish camps and
mangrove swamps and a heavily -traveled single highway. I recognize that you
have put a good effort into your flight planning, but prudence dictates (in
my opinion) a conservative approach. . For example, your plan to arrive at
Crystal Riverat 7 pm (impending darkness) doesn't leave much room for error.
Why all the hurry ? In that vein, I'd guess that some of your flying group
will "hang their hat and asses" on your calculations, and potentially just
plan to "follow the leader". It is only a guess, but I have led many yacht
cruises to and from the Bahamas, and am consistently amazed at the captains
who don't carry appropriate or update charts, spare fuel filters, etc. They
just follow. Try that in the Miami Terminal Approach Area, and your wingmen
would be in deep trouble the minute they lost sight of the leader, and
didn't know EXACTLY where they were, and where they were going. Incoming and
departing huge commercial jets are everywhere ! Yes, I believe you have "
been there and done that", but the responsibilities of leadership can weigh
heavily on your shoulders, when others of lesser experience have their lives
are at stake and (might be ) completely depending on you.
I do not mean to second guess you, Syd, and will now butt out, wth the
suggestin that you and your flight slow down a bit and take time to smell
the roses (aka swamp cabbage) here in beautiful, but not always VFR,
Florida. Good luck.
.
SEMPER FIDELIS
Don Bowen
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Subject: Re: [COUPERS-FLYIN] Sun-N-Fun itinerary - Plan A
Date: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 18:22:37 -0600
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Not true, Scott. You need lifesaving equipment (life preservers or raft) if
the flight is beyond gliding distance to land. Our flight crosses only
about 5 miles of water, so with enough altitude, we can easily glide to
land.
Syd
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You only need flotation devices if the flight is operating commercialy.
Is it a good idea to carry them anyways? Yes. But if you dont have room,
and you are following a highway, just have fun and do it.
Scott
N94428 '50 G
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