Good point. That said, I prefer not to have to wonder if there is a "granticular" cloud ahead (rocks). When flying at night I maintain position awareness, and cross check regularly to ensure that I'm above the local terrain along the route of flight. The chart provides that at a glance for each grid. Any risk of CFIT at night is a very bad thing.
Dan H # CNO ----- Original Message ----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [email protected] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 21, 2008 4:06 AM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] desperation GPS or magnetic compass as emergency blind fly. One extremely import point to remember, when VFR at night, is that when lights ahead disappear if you keep going you WILL run into something. It may be a cloud or a mountain, it may be 30 miles ahead or less than 100 yards. It has turned out to be a mountain for some, including airliners. Pilots flying IFR see this frequently and when it happens most check altitude and verify position to make sure it isn't terrain. Not likely that you saw someone turn off their porch light. When the light disappears an immediate 180 could be a life saver. John ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1511 - Release Date: 6/20/2008 11:52 AM
