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Old December 10th 06, 02:34 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Matt Whiting
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Default Lessons learned from the Oregon tragedy

Jim Macklin wrote:
That was the smartest thing they did. Tire smoke is very
dark and easy to see in the day time with high clouds, not
much good at night or in snow. Neither are flares, but like
having extra keys, planning for the emergency may make it
not happen.

His worst decision was to try to walk out. On any road, the
searchers would have a better chance to see the car. The
car was some shelter and that applies to an airplane too.
Stay with the crash/landing site. Lay out markers.


I know that is the standard advice, but I'm not sure I could follow it
for more than a day or two. Personally, I'd rather die trying than die
sitting waiting on someone who may never come.


Matt
 




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