bahama flier
Pre-takeoff checklist
I topped off fuel at N. Eleuthera, flew to Berry Island, next day flew to Ft. Pierce for customs
I had some trouble getting my airplane out of the tie down area, no designated tie down areas and was blocked in. I was tired and aggravated with the mess, so when I got clear, I cranked up and left.
I noticed my clime was slow, and when I went to adjust my prop speed, the motor would almost stop, my EGT was where I would normally adjust it to, but I had not touched it.
I got to Freeport and noticed I was really sucking down the fuel, considered landing, but Ft. Pierce was an Hour away, plane still flying ok, just sucking down fuel.
Got to Ft.Pierce, a normal 35 gal stop was near 60 gallons. After I cleared Customs, did my mag check and found one dead. I rented a car and drove home.
I survived this dumb ass mistake, and lived. I don't have that many more years till my final time, but I am going to be much more careful not to push it, and to do my proper checks. I now know it works today, not always tomorrow.
Just admitting I let myself do something stupid and it was my fault, and I know better
I had some trouble getting my airplane out of the tie down area, no designated tie down areas and was blocked in. I was tired and aggravated with the mess, so when I got clear, I cranked up and left.
I noticed my clime was slow, and when I went to adjust my prop speed, the motor would almost stop, my EGT was where I would normally adjust it to, but I had not touched it.
I got to Freeport and noticed I was really sucking down the fuel, considered landing, but Ft. Pierce was an Hour away, plane still flying ok, just sucking down fuel.
Got to Ft.Pierce, a normal 35 gal stop was near 60 gallons. After I cleared Customs, did my mag check and found one dead. I rented a car and drove home.
I survived this dumb ass mistake, and lived. I don't have that many more years till my final time, but I am going to be much more careful not to push it, and to do my proper checks. I now know it works today, not always tomorrow.
Just admitting I let myself do something stupid and it was my fault, and I know better