On Wed, 04 May 2005 12:13:10 -0500, Montblack wrote:

I was surprised that the OP turned around to make an airport he didn't think
he could make - if the rough running engine quit. I mean ....GATORS!!!

Have to admit that was my impression too. He had a plan that would work,
and traded it (at ATC's suggestion) for one he hoped would work - if all
went well, and the engine didn't get any worse.

Don't know that I would have done the same thing.