Whoa there horsey! I merely mentioned IFR at night as to describe my desire for the planes capability. I will most likely never do this. After all, a twin comanche that flies daily will still lose an engine after SIX A&P and 3 IA's inspect it and will still end up being consumed by Idaho Rocky Mountains at night! I will do one, or the other. I understand complacency kills - if you're not current, you have no business flying IFR.
That being said, I'd definitely abide by over water rules [away from safe glide distance if ever the case... prob not since Avemco said no to comprehensive insurance for these planes] by having a liferaft. Considering all that can go wrong, I don't know if I'll fly w/out a parachute again, and in the KR case, possibly a ballistic chute, but thats debatable. Need to keep within reason, and safety. Again, safety first, no IFR at night in a thunderstorm - for anybody! and the first step, log pitts time. I hear thats a good thing to deal with this short-coupled taildragger. that must have been some ride in that DC-3. Andy <--- would love to fly back to base after sunset
