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05-16-10, 07:13 PM

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Bermuda?

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Posted By Ernie Martin

I agree that it will probably take 1 - 2 hrs...

I agree that it will probably take 1 - 2 hrs before rescue arrives, but I think a) it's a near certainty that your distress message will be heard, and b) given the relatively short time you will be...

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05-15-10, 05:40 PM

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Bermuda?

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Posted By Ernie Martin

Agreed, but I'd still prefer that to flying a...

Agreed, but I'd still prefer that to flying a single at night in mountainous terrain. Also, VHF comm isn't that bad. Aside from the number of airlines that overfly that part of the Atlantic to/from...

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05-15-10, 11:21 AM

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Bermuda?

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Posted By Ernie Martin

For those concerned about this Bermuda trip -- 4...

For those concerned about this Bermuda trip -- 4 hours on a twin, in sunny weather, with GPS and 2 hours of fuel margin -- ask yourself if you'd rather be flying at night on a single over mountainous...

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05-15-10, 01:12 AM

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Bermuda?

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Posted By Ernie Martin

If you have confidence in your aircraft and take...

If you have confidence in your aircraft and take the proper precautions, it's still a piece of cake. Go for it.

Ernie

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05-14-10, 04:10 PM

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Bermuda?

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Posted By Ernie Martin

I agree about the briefing, and I've modified the...

I agree about the briefing, and I've modified the Ditching page to include it.

Ernie

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05-14-10, 02:04 PM

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Bermuda?

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Posted By Ernie Martin

If there's avgas, then this is a piece of cake of...

If there's avgas, then this is a piece of cake of a trip in a twin -- provided you follow the proper precautions as set forth in my Ditching page.

Don't know about the radios (my guess is...

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05-14-10, 11:52 AM

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Bermuda?

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Posted By Ernie Martin

I fly mostly over water, mostly in the Caribbean...

I fly mostly over water, mostly in the Caribbean and sometimes on very long flights. Yet, I would not chance your 6 hour trip.

Are you sure there is no avgas? The airport's web page for general...

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