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1. 07:50 AM - Re: Accidental IFR!!!! (Ron Lee)
2. 08:14 AM - Re: Accidental IFR!!!! (Ron Lee)
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| Subject: | Re: Accidental IFR!!!! |
--> RV6-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
Excellent posting. Seems that there are several issues here. One is that
you should be competent to fly IFR for a short period just to handle cases
like this.
This incident sounds like the scenario that often leads to fatalities if the
pilot is not prepared. I have only flown true IFR on one occasion about
two months ago. Shortly after entering the clouds the instructor suggested
that I add right rudder (RV-6A). Upon doing that a minor case of vertigo
appeared. I noted it to the instructor but trusted the instruments rather than
my inner ear. Had I not, a spiral dive or similar bad thing likely would have
ensued.
The other question is about GPS. I can't get into the website that shows how
many satellites were visible then but it is unlikely that it was a GPS problem.
I would check connections and make sure that the antenna has a clear view
to the sky (that being where the satellites are).
You make a good case to have a backup system. Personally, I would like
LORAN. Point to point navigation is the only way to go. I do carry three
GPS units when I fly so the chance of a GPS equipment problem causing
a problem is essentially eliminated.
Ron Lee
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| Subject: | Re: Accidental IFR!!!! |
--> RV6-List message posted by: Ron Lee <ronlee@pcisys.net>
I just ran visibilities on GPS for your flight and there should have been
about nine satellites visible. That is many more than needed for a
position fix so I would check your GPS unit for possible problems.
And carry a backup GPS!
Ron Lee
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