tony roberts wrote:

My question is different to most of the ones you will receive.
How much extra hassle do you now have getting insurance, since departing
the end of the runway? Or didn't you mention it.

Hi Tony,

Since I didn't do any damage to the plane or taxi lights, I did not need
(or feel the need) to report it. My insurance on the Sundowner is $1200
per year after I got a major overhaul (It was 1000.00 per year before my
overhaul).

In fact, I was expecting paperwork from declaring the emergency on
121.50, but the only thing I had to do was call FSS to let them know I
was safely on the ground.

I did file a NASA form per the overwhelming advice from people, even
though I didn't do anything "wrong".

After an engine failure AND an electrical fire in 200 hours, I would
probably be looking at doing something safer like BASE jumping

I chalk it up to learning experiences. Though parachuting never really
crossed my mind, as it defies my logic as to jumping from a perfectly
working plane *smile*.

Almost Instrument

Just starting mine! Finished ground school, now to start the flying
part. A lot more then almost for me!

Allen