KR> Flying on Top

the top needs to be well prepared and well within their comfort zone and abilities. Certainly don't want to give the impression that anyone should just fly over the top willy nillly and hope for the best at their destination. Original Message Subject: Re: KR> Flying on

KR> Flying on Top

KR> Flying on Top

Oh, of course I agree that it was the running out of gas that killed Rand, but flying VFR on top over a severe storm system is what gave him no options when he ran out of gas. I remember a report that the weather was so bad they couldn't do search and rescue for days, although it didn't matter

KR> Flying on Top

Dan said: ? I don't think that "flying on top" is what got him killed.? I think that itwas running out of gas ?Whanever I was doing an IFR cross country flight. I would always get an "VFR on top" clearance. This gives me VFR freedom and still be able to maintain my IFR flight plan. ?My

KR> Flying on Top

I don't think that "flying on top" is what got him killed. I think that it was running out of gas. IMHO. See N64KR at http://KRBuilder.org - Then click on the pics 2016 KR Gathering - Mt. Vernon, Ill. Peoples Choice at 2013 - KR Gathering in Mt. Vernon, Il -