After blowing up an engine at night 20 years ago, I was a real Nervous Nelly in that particular plane at night from there on, but made myself do it anyway, sweaty palms and all. It didn't seem to bother me in any other plane. I have always flown with emergency landing sites in the back of my mind, so it didn't really change the way I fly. Flying in the mountains all the time, there are many times when there are no good options. Night time in the mountains is even worse. There are no good options. I put a lot of my effort and money into making sure that I don't see another engine failure. I can't eliminate all risk, but I can sure reduce it by making sure my powerplant and fuel systems are in first class flying condition.
Jeff Scott Los Alamos, NM N1213W -- J L <schml...@gmail.com> wrote: I think a good scare is in order every once in a while. I have never flown the same after I had my engine quite because of a factory caused mag failure on my VW. Had it quit one other time doing a high speed flyby and pulling to 45 degrees and then banking 90 (uncovered the fuel supply hole). That was stupid on my part. Luckily it started again by windmilling as I have no starter. The mag problem happened over the airport. Mark and Mark, you guys have nerves of steel to have snapped back from engine failures as fast as you have. I am always looking for a place to land from takeoff to touchdown. You just never know when it could happen. Its been 3 year since the last incident and I still can't get it out of my mind. Jeff ____________________________________________________________ Click here to find the perfect banking opportunity! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/PnY6rw3AeRpboSL20WOUiJsXCOnbFCGDbghOXeWyUk6ipc1go2H8s/
