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Ben
Any of you ever done it?
I've done it twice. I was (and am) instrument rated and current. I briefed the approach to myself (was alone both times) as thoroughly as I could, and launched.
First time was off a remote airport in MA. No lights, no city lights, nothing. I knew I would start to see some lights about 90 seconds or so after liftoff. That approach was with a G1000 which was extremely helpful for something like this, but with no SVT.
Second time was from same airport, but now with a G1000 with SVT. That was a piece of cake, and nerves were very low with that backup.
Both approaches were in good VFR weather at night (of course).
Tell me your experiences!
I've done it twice. I was (and am) instrument rated and current. I briefed the approach to myself (was alone both times) as thoroughly as I could, and launched.
First time was off a remote airport in MA. No lights, no city lights, nothing. I knew I would start to see some lights about 90 seconds or so after liftoff. That approach was with a G1000 which was extremely helpful for something like this, but with no SVT.
Second time was from same airport, but now with a G1000 with SVT. That was a piece of cake, and nerves were very low with that backup.
Both approaches were in good VFR weather at night (of course).
Tell me your experiences!