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"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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Oh, and with regard to some of the answers in the thread, it might be
of interest that here in Germany, single-pilot IFR flying is only
allowed in an airplane with an operating two-axis autopilot.

That *is* interesting. Almost all my IMC flying here in the Northeastern US
is single-pilot with no autopilot.

--Gary

Gary Drescher wrote:
"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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Oh, and with regard to some of the answers in the thread, it might be
of interest that here in Germany, single-pilot IFR flying is only
allowed in an airplane with an operating two-axis autopilot.

That *is* interesting. Almost all my IMC flying here in the Northeastern US
is single-pilot with no autopilot.

No kidding. I prefer to be hand flying the plane in IMC. If I use
autopilot, I tend to not pay enough attention to what's going on.

Emily,

I prefer to be hand flying the plane in IMC.


Handy flying in turbulent IMC while fishing for an approach chart or
even briefing and setting-up and approach can be, well, demanding.
"Demanding" in IMC is equivalent with increased risk.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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Hand flying in turbulent IMC while fishing for an approach chart or
even briefing and setting-up and approach can be, well, demanding.
"Demanding" in IMC is equivalent with increased risk.

It's true that in turbulence, it becomes almost like driving a car in terms
of the need for paying second-to-second attention. Setting up for an
approach has to be done in a series of very brief diversions of attention.
But I find that with plenty of recent practice, the required procedures are
comfortably within my capabilities. I use my PC flight simulator to maintain
proficiency in conditions that are much more turbulent than I'd fly in for
real.

--Gary

Gary,

Almost all my IMC flying here in the Northeastern US
is single-pilot with no autopilot.


Well, each picks his/her own level of risk exposure. While I have come
to truly hate the overregulation of GA in Europe, this is one of the
few rules that makes at least a little sense to me. It is still
overregulation, though.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
...
Almost all my IMC flying here in the Northeastern US
is single-pilot with no autopilot.

Well, each picks his/her own level of risk exposure. While I have come
to truly hate the overregulation of GA in Europe, this is one of the
few rules that makes at least a little sense to me. It is still
overregulation, though.

I wonder if the difference in regulation makes a noticeable difference in
safety. The Nall Report is a good summary of the accident and fatality
statistics for GA in the US. Do you know of a comparable summary for Europe?
(http://www.aopa.org/asf/publications/05nall.pdf)

Thanks,
Gary

Gary,

Do you know of a comparable summary for Europe?


I'm afraid I don't. Also, since flying is so much more expensive here,
I think the statistics would be heavily distorted by lack of
procificiency.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

Oh, and with regard to some of the answers in the thread, it might be
of interest that here in Germany, single-pilot IFR flying is only
allowed in an airplane with an operating two-axis autopilot.

That *is* interesting. Almost all my IMC flying here in the Northeastern
US is single-pilot with no autopilot.

Well, *everyone* knows that American pilots are superior to German pilots,
so that covers that! g
--
Jim in NC