"buttman" wrote in message
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When its dark, you can't see anything. One of the things that attracts
people to flying is being able to see things from high above.

Also, during my first night cross country back when I was getting my
private, I remember my instructor telling me "If we lose an engine,
we're pretty much screwed"

That was an overstated and paranoid statement, me thinks. Only in some
situations, are you screwed. :-)

Some say at night, you can't see anything. I disagree. I love how the
little towns glitter like jewels. I like seeing the highways loaded with
cars, looking like ribbons of light, all droning along cursing the guy
blocking the fast lane, or.... You are overhead, going wherever you want,
except AIDZ's without permission g) with nobody blocking your way.

Airports stand out for miles, with an amazing number (in some regions) in
sight. Other airplane's lights can be seen for an amazing distance, but
there are fewer out there (at GA altitudes) than in the daytime.

No hot cockpits, and the cool air makes the plane leap off the runway, and
climb off into the sky with unusual vigor.

Be careful, limit your vulnerabilities, and go for it.
--
Jim in NC