On Sat, 20 Jan 2007 10:31:32 -0500, Jake Brodsky
wrote:


Bottom line: A good pilot uses experience to know when to stay on the
ground and training to deal with the unexpected. I have experience in
turbulence, LLWS, and gusty winds, but I won't launch in to it
deliberately. That's one of the nice things about flying for fun. If
it doesn't look like fun, don't do it.

Jake Brodsky

that is it in a nutshell.

one should always use the superior management skills to ensure that
the superior flying skills are not called for. :-)

in you example that I snipped you demonstrated a very good flying
skill. you kept thinking and flying right to the end and took
advantage of every opportunity that presented itself.
that will turn dangerous situations into stories on usnet :-)

if the weather is bad, the winds deplorable, or the forecast involved
and difficult my sincere advise is to find the window seat of the
closest airport bar and study the weather over a beer.
it all becomes much more obvious over a beer!

(for the humour impaired I will explain.
if it is marginal dont go.
the last beer you drink will see you avoiding the weather for another
8 hours :-) )

Stealth Pilot