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I am glad to see attention given to single-engine overwater flights (“One If By Land, Two If By Sea?” June 2012). As a frequent traveler to the Bahamas in my 1981 Beech Sierra, this is of particular interest to me.
Overwater
I am glad to see attention given to single-engine overwater flights (“One If By Land, Two If By Sea?” June 2012). As a frequent traveler to the Bahamas in my 1981 Beech Sierra, this is of particular interest to me.
Key Takeaways:
- One pilot suggests equipping aircraft with "Spare Air" bottles for single-engine overwater flights to provide essential breathing time for egress during a water ditching.
- A discussion on go-around procedures highlights a disagreement: one pilot emphasizes immediate full power as the priority, while the editor advises a phased power increase to manage risks in powerful aircraft.
- A technical clarification states that ignition system "stress" during lean-of-peak (LOP) mag checks is predominantly caused by electrical voltage due to higher combustion chamber pressure, not directly the leaner fuel/air mixture.
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