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[warthog1984]

Just remember that JFK Jr. was legally operating VFR in actual instrument conditions when he augured in.

And he was neither the first nor the last. That is the downside.

OTOH, I could see flying out "toward" the ocean on departure or en route for 15-30 min between 2 areas with easier flying. Local. With a very good GPS and bright lights at the "normal" areas.

 

[Henning]

Just remember that JFK Jr. was legally operating VFR in actual instrument conditions when he augured in.

Yeah, I've often wondered why he didn't use his autopilot, IIRC the plane was equipped.

 

[Everskyward]

Yeah, I've often wondered why he didn't use his autopilot, IIRC the plane was equipped.

He probably read too many threads on the internet about use of the autopilot being a crutch...

 

[Henning]

He probably read too many threads on the internet about use of the autopilot being a crutch...

It is, but then, some days I needed crotchets just to get around. Use your tools when appropriate.

 

[Everskyward]

It is, but then, some days I needed crotchets just to get around. Use your tools when appropriate.

If you don't practice and become comfortable using your "crotchets" you will not think of using them in a stressful time and will continue to hop around on one leg.

 

[midlifeflyer]

If you don't practice and become comfortable using your "crotchets" you will not think of using them in a stressful time and will continue to hop around on one leg.

Oooh! I LIKE that!

 

[Henning]

If you don't practice and become comfortable using your "crotchets" you will not think of using them in a stressful time and will continue to hop around on one leg.

Meh, never did work that way. I've never had an A/P though so never had it available as a choice.

 

[Everskyward]

Meh, never did work that way.

Says the person who doesn't fly with an autopilot.

I've never had an A/P though so never had it available as a choice.

 

[Henning]

Says the person who doesn't fly with an autopilot.

I was literally referring to crutches, pain is a hell of reminder/motivator. if I had an autopilot, I would be proficient with its use. I'm reasonably proficient with a 55x, 60-2, and Cessna 400 as those are the ones I have used.

 

[poadeleted20]

Yeah, I've often wondered why he didn't use his autopilot, IIRC the plane was equipped.

The plane was so equipped, and the a/p was not engaged at impact, but beyond that, we don't really know what he did with it. The knowledge of exactly what was going through his head (other than the glare shield at the end) died with him, leaving us nothing but speculation.