Mitch Cronin Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDR Posted February 24, 2022 Share Posted February 24, 2022 I just love happy endings. Good to hear from you Mitch Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Cronin Posted February 24, 2022 Author Share Posted February 24, 2022 Thanks Greg. Same here... I was anxious from the beginning with that 'cause I didn't see the airport... By the time he was down to turning base and final into something like turns 3 and 4 at Darlington, I couldn't breath 'til I saw that runway. I can't imagine how clear an estimation of one's engine out glideslope needs to be for that kind of perfect outcome. Happy endings indeed! Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pulman Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Good job, great outcome. He even stayed calm enough to text someone during the glide. I do wonder why there wasn’t a “mayday” call and why ATC felt the need to give him a clearance to land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon The Loon Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Nerves of steel! Great job. Thanks Mitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Well, those who have flown sailplanes would ask, "What's the big deal?" In a sailplane every landing is "deadstick". I was impressed with his calm radio comms and clear thinking though - pretty good for a "power" guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Wolfhunter said: Me too, nicely done. Rivers 1974... is a reunion in order? Rivers 1978. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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