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Old 12-14-2017 | 09:16 PM
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From: DOWNGRADE COMPLETE: Thanks Gary. Thanks SWAPA.
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Originally Posted by CoefficientX
Here’s the risky part;

Single engine LIFR conditions leave you one option in the event of an engine failure. That option is to set up best glide and hope there isn’t a tree, house, cow, semi truck, bridge etc in your way if/whenyou break out.

Engine out dead stick landing in 0/0 at night 20 miles from the nearest airport isn’t any fun at all. Ask me how I know.
Yup. Fook that chit! I was never fully comfortable flying single engine at night or LIFR.
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