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11-01-2008, 03:11 PM
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Dang the bad luck! Engine out!
Things were going just fine until it got real quiet.
First thing I did was look back at the runway, and knew that I could not make it. I did make it over the lake. I set down in the field just off the end of the runway. I had just taken off and flew a patten, did a runway flyby and was climbing out at about 700fpm and about 800 ft, it quit. The engine didn't slow down, loose power, it just stopped, like right now. It fired back up on the ground, but it sure sounded like it seized up. Had to get the golf cart and Mama gyro helped me tow it out to the road and up the driveway. looks like the flying season is over for a little while. Anyhow, I had plenty of altitude, airspeed, and I was over something I could land on.
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11-01-2008, 03:40 PM
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Dang Scott. I'm sorry it happened but glad you got it down safely. I hope it turns out to be something not too expensive or time consuming to fix.
Keep us informed.
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11-01-2008, 04:03 PM
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Good job Scott!
You're outstanding in your field! Sorry...I couldn't help it! Glad you're OK! Barry (member....engine out club) K
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11-01-2008, 04:07 PM
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Scott,
Looks like all the stars aligned just before your engine quit: plenty of altitude, open territory ahead of you, sufficient airspeed, and a fully functioning brain which made the decision not to turn back. Congrats on a successful true dead stick landing. Whatever is wrong with the engine will probably be cheaper than a rolled machine! Keep us posted on the cause, please.
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11-01-2008, 04:17 PM
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Scotty
Thats the kinda landing that we/I all love to hear about.. U OK The Gyro will be OK
Ya Done Good
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11-01-2008, 04:26 PM
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Way to go Scott.
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11-01-2008, 04:46 PM
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Sorry to hear this, glad your OK. Good training and practiced engine outs pays off Huh!
It was a great day for flying today, sorry it ended up like it did. If I can help, let me know. Barry K........ You're too funny!
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11-01-2008, 04:51 PM
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This serves as an inspiration and a nice confirmation for why we practice. Feel good... your pals here do!
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11-01-2008, 05:52 PM
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Congratulations on your great recovery!!!
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11-01-2008, 06:19 PM
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Bummer. Glad the landing went well. Now comes the tough part. Trying to decide which engine to put on it.
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11-01-2008, 07:24 PM
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Quote:
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. Flying is the most fun you can have without being forced to cuddle afterwards. Fishermen: Fish from the bank, cast as far out as possible and dream of having a boat. Finally get the boat and ya start fishing toward the bank. Gyro Pilots: Stand on the ground stare into the sky and dream of one day flying. Get a gyro and ya start flying close to the ground.
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