Larry Fransson wrote in message news:2004011916485016807%lfransson@comcastnet...
On 2004-01-19 08:36:16 -0800, (Rocky) said:

This is a loaded question and I suspect most will adamently say they
would not! However, it isn't too hard to come up with a number of
scenarios in which a pilot would take off with known "legal" problems
that are not affecting safety of flight, and some which are mechanical
problems that do affect safe flight in a very personal manner.

It's a known fact that most squawks are found on the homebound leg of the
flight.

Hi Larry
Is that because when the squawk is found they head back to base? gg
I'm talking about actually taking off with a known problem whether its
headed for home or someplace else. Sometimes it could be driven by
emergencies such as the threat of getting killed if you stick around,
or someone who needs desperate medical attention, or ........?
Having seen your posts over time I hope to see your positive input
from known incidents in the NW. I flew helicopters based out of
Napavine WA and did spray operations in WA, OR, ID from there as well
as fixed wing spay ops out of Moses Lake.
Cheers
Flyinrock aka Ol Shy & Bashful