I’ve been diagnosed with a very unhealthy amount of cancer and am starting to take stock of my life. Looking back at a 35-year love affair with flying small airplanes, I realize just how important flying was to me personally. I just reviewed my logbook for the first time in many years and found one particular entry that I will remember forever.
A Pilot Recalls the Most Basic Lesson of Airmanship
Key Takeaways:
- The author, reflecting on life after a cancer diagnosis, recounts a harrowing 2002 incident where his plane's engine suddenly quit at 300 feet post-takeoff.
- Reacting swiftly, the pilot prioritized airspeed, attempted a risky turn back to the airport, and utilized intermittent engine restarts to secure an emergency landing on the runway.
- The engine failure was attributed to water-contaminated fuel from leaky caps, with the author crediting quick thinking and rigorous training for his survival.
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