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@Tools, when were you flying S-3s? Great airplanes! I had a friend who was in the first operational squadron way back when. I learned more from him in 10 hours of MEL training than any other ten hours of flying.

One thing you can do as a safety back up (and I know you said you briefed terrain) is to reference the MSA on the chart. My practice before descending below MSA is to confirm all other conditions are met. Proper Nav Aid, proper frequency, proper course, proper position.

While I do not disagreement with your assessment I think the language is a bit harsh -- but to each their own. That said, there are times when approach will get a low altitude alert and I've heard them issue such alerts to pilots. "Air Carrier 101 low altitude alert, altimeter 29.88 check...

Ah the astronaut solution. Wish there was a pun in there somewhere.

Exactly! But the Lawyer Pilot Bar Association meeting is coming up and I'll ask around for ten different opinions. This reminds me of a joke my father used to tell which I (caution lawyer word) herewith abbreviate. A CEO was interviewing accountants and asked only one question. What is 2+2...

Ah regulatory consistency - wherefore art thou? § 91.167 Fuel requirements for flight in IFR conditions. (a) No person may operate a civil aircraft in IFR conditions unless it carries enough fuel (considering weather reports and forecasts and weather conditions) to - 91.1 IFR conditions means...

90 -120 minutes but I'm and old guy.

Not regulatory. [Edit] Part 91.

About a year ago I was speaking with an FAA inspector who was upset that a pilot had landed with less than reserve fuel. I had to point out that reserve fuel is a take-off requirement and that was the only way it made any sense.

It's already a Grumman, just paint it properly.

Seems to me this is a "drift down" from 135/121 which specify take-off and landing distance margins.

Initially I thought crotch fruit referred to hygiene failure but alas he is talking reproduction.

The beauty of the Ovation.

Please tell us what you really think. Wish/washy pilots. You never say what you mean.

Flaps, we don't need (or have) no stinkin' flaps.

Suddenly CA is both Kosher and Halal. Smuggler Arrested Van Nuys, CA January 1, 2023 by Metellit Likeitis A notorious bacon smuggler was arrested at the Van Nuys airport today. Officers from CA dept. of agriculture, the CA highway patrol, local and airport police departments arrested...

Welcome conventional gear aircraft flyer. Cubs are so much fun.

This is an interesting point. It is my experience that those who employ professional pilots expect flight when it is legal. You can't very often get away with saying "well this is legal but it is below my personal minimums so I won't do it."

I would help if you are near to PHL, but don't know where you are.

Not to mention the potential for five years in federal prison.