Sender: <marv@lancaironline.net> (Marvin Kaye)
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Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 11:05:30 -0400
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Subject: lml  Needless loss of N27RM
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     I will echo the sentiments of the list and thank Ron for sharing 
his loss here.  We do need to hear of the problems, weather pilot or 
aircraft related.
      I will also admit to having committed some stupid actions as a 
pilot, although I prefer to think they were in the distant past.  But I 
have also survived several instrument and systems failures in IMC, 
night, icing, etc.  As most any pilot with thousands of hours will face 
eventually.
        I must disagree with many of Ron's conclusions.  The runway was 
too short, my AOA was inop, I should have checked the GPS ground speed, 
etc.  There are ONLY three things you need to do, fly the plane, fly the 
plane and fly the plane.  AOA is just one more thing to divert your 
attention inside the cockpit.  You might as well say your GNS-530 was 
flashing a do not fly message. Like many pilots, there is far too much 
attention time inside the cockpit.   My point is, for a VFR departure, 
your primary instrument is called the window.  Once you pass decision 
speed (or point), your're committed to flight.
        As has been mentioned on the list previously, many Lancairs have 
trouble finding insurance or getting a reasonable quote.  This accident 
will  affect the statistics, helping to prolong the myth that the 
Lancair is a dangerous plane demanding high premiums.  There is no 
reason for a total loss due to partial panel in VFR.
         Hopefully Ron will contact an instructor, whether mandated or 
not, and cover up all those unnecessary instruments.  Recurrent training 
is allot cheaper than insurance.
         No offense intended, just my opinion.

                  D. Story, ATP