Once I calmed myself down it was "kinda" fun. I would have preferred to
have this happen after many flights in IMC though..

Jon Kraus
PP-ASEL-IA
Student Mooney Owner

Wizard of Draws wrote:

On 1/2/05 8:46 AM, in article , "Jon
Kraus" wrote:


Here is what I'll do different next time:

1. Make sure that I have had the vacuum indicator "in the green" for
several minutes before departing to ensure that the gyros are spooled up.

2. Have the approach for returning to the airport loaded or in standby
just in case you need to return quickly. I did not do this and it added
needless stress loading everything.

It is true what they say:
"It is better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air, then
being in the air wishing you were on the ground"

Jon Kraus
PP-ASEL-IA
Student Mooney Owner



Congratulations Jon! Sounds like a "fun" flight.
We should all remember that aviation quotes are first written in blood and
tears.

It seems you're like me, you learn a few good items to add to that checklist
every time you fly. Happy new year and fly safe.