On Oct 16, 1:44*pm, Darryl Ramm wrote:

lots of good info..

Thanks for taking the time to write that all up, but it makes me
wonder now how we ever flew cross country without all this stuff.
When I started all I had was a 360 channel radio and money for a pay
phone if I was lucky enough to land anywhere near one. In my
emergency kit I carried (and still do) a whistle, flashlight, hiking
compass, warm shirt, and a space blanket.

After I had hiked out of one field and just missed my crew as she
drove past, not to see her again for another 2 hours, I started
carrying a handheld radio

In those days a call to another pilot to let them know you were low,
and where, was one of the best protections. I think it still is.
Don't forget to make the OK call as you climb out of the hole, or land
safe, though.

Andy