Cranky Pilots

My Debonair had to go to the avionics shop recently for its 24-month pitot/static and transponder checks, and to diagnose an autopilot that wouldnt. As I feared, autopilot system components had to go out for factory attention, and the removal work would take longer than my schedule allowed. So I left the airplane and Uberd home. Before I had the free time to retrieve the airplane, my part of Florida was seeing a constant flow of moisture and showers coming in from the Gulf of Mexico.

Key Takeaways:

• The author successfully navigated a short ferry flight through challenging, showery weather conditions after his airplane underwent maintenance.
• Despite localized storms, he safely reached his destination by strategically choosing a morning flight and performing a dogleg maneuver to avoid active showers.
• The experience underscores the importance of patience, thorough flight planning, and having alternative strategies to avoid the dangerous temptation of pushing through unmanageable weather.

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