Most experienced CFI runs out of gas

The local news is reporting that a local CFI (with over 30,000 hours
of instruction giving since the early 1960's) ran out of gas just
short of the airport after picking up a P210 and flying back from
Texas to California. Boy, if it can happen to him, it can happen to
anyone. It will be interesting to see the final facts. Perhaps the
plane was burning way more gas than it should have (the plane had been
bought that day).

-Robert

From: (Robert M. Gary)

The local news is reporting that a local CFI (with over 30,000 hours
of instruction giving since the early 1960's) ran out of gas just
short of the airport after picking up a P210 and flying back from
Texas to California. Boy, if it can happen to him, it can happen to
anyone.

But it does not happen to everyone! hmmmmmm Mac

(Mackfly) wrote in message ...
From: (Robert M. Gary)

The local news is reporting that a local CFI (with over 30,000 hours
of instruction giving since the early 1960's) ran out of gas just
short of the airport after picking up a P210 and flying back from
Texas to California. Boy, if it can happen to him, it can happen to
anyone.

But it does not happen to everyone! hmmmmmm Mac

I'll reply to that along with the "never gear up" once I hang up my
wings (keeping fingers crossed)
-Robert

Cessna 210's are notorious for running out of gas. Do some web searches. It
has something to do with the fuel tanks and how level the plane is during
refueling. One of my CFI's has it happen to him and I helped him research
the issue. The FAA took no action against him as a result.

Marco

"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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The local news is reporting that a local CFI (with over 30,000 hours
of instruction giving since the early 1960's) ran out of gas just
short of the airport after picking up a P210 and flying back from
Texas to California. Boy, if it can happen to him, it can happen to
anyone. It will be interesting to see the final facts. Perhaps the
plane was burning way more gas than it should have (the plane had been
bought that day).

-Robert

(Robert M. Gary) writes:

local CFI (with over 30,000 hours

Look at the hours. The more time exposed to potential incidents, the
more likely they are to happen.

"Bob Fry" wrote in message
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(Robert M. Gary) writes:

local CFI (with over 30,000 hours

Look at the hours. The more time exposed to potential incidents, the
more likely they are to happen.

Very true. My CFI said the closest he ever came to grief was a near-gear up
landing while ferrying an Arrow, shortly after he crossed the 10,000-hour
mark. And he's precisely the sort of guy you look at and say, "he could
*never* make a dumb mistake like that."

-cwk.

How did you go abouts and researched it? I am currently doing a qualitative
research on non-standard phraseology, just would like to get your input thx.
In SO

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"Bob Fry" wrote in message
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(Robert M. Gary) writes:

local CFI (with over 30,000 hours

Look at the hours. The more time exposed to potential incidents, the
more likely they are to happen.

Very true. My CFI said the closest he ever came to grief was a near-gear
up
landing while ferrying an Arrow, shortly after he crossed the 10,000-hour
mark. And he's precisely the sort of guy you look at and say, "he could
*never* make a dumb mistake like that."

-cwk.

Bob Fry wrote in message ...
(Robert M. Gary) writes:

local CFI (with over 30,000 hours

Look at the hours. The more time exposed to potential incidents, the
more likely they are to happen.

Yup. If it can happen at some stage it will happen. We listen to
others admissions and, hopefully, learn from their experiences.

Bob Fry wrote in message ...
(Robert M. Gary) writes:

local CFI (with over 30,000 hours

Look at the hours. The more time exposed to potential incidents, the
more likely they are to happen.


While 30,000 hours is impressive. it really doesn't tell you much. How
did he get the majority of the 30,000. How much is sleeping in the
Bunk of a 747? How much is sitting in the right seat of the C-150? How
much time does he have in 210's?

He could have 30,000 hours and it could have been his 1st flight in a
210. I have little bit of time in a 210 and can attest that you have
to be very careful in determining how much fuel you have on board.


Brian

Yeah, but that's one that's very much in control of the pilot, barring a
leak or other undetectable problem.

mike regish

"Bob Fry" wrote in message
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(Robert M. Gary) writes:

local CFI (with over 30,000 hours

Look at the hours. The more time exposed to potential incidents, the
more likely they are to happen.