Backcountry Pilot

The weather on the day of this crash seemed very good, at least at the observation location. They had light winds and pretty much clear skies. Sounds like a rather experienced pilot. A Comanche...

Thanks for the update, this accident has a good amount of interest for many. Just hoping they find it for the sake of the family. In reference to the J.C. traffic turns & direction. I can see him...

I don't blame them for trying privately, if they can. If it was close members of my family I couldn't rest anyway, so even with a low probability, I'd be looking. I know out West is much more...

That is some detailed mapping above, last radar hits on the chart. Since they used detailed analysis of the radar track, cell phone hits & anything else I'd think they zeroed in the best they could on...

Watched it, very sorry for the grief you have gone though, and continues. Thanks for trying to help others avoid it.

They scaled back the official search, per media. It said the family was in the area and was going to continue with private efforts. If I was closer I would help if I could. Sadly it's moved to a...

They seem to be ramping up the search today. They mention a fair amount of snow since the 1st, which may cover things up a bit. It seems unlikely they would have the proper survival gear to help...

Seems I've been seeing all kinds of 'Beer Tents' around Airventure, some on base, some off. There's a big operation just SE(I think) from the main EAA museum. Right out the gate from the commercial exhibit...

My 0320 runs noticeably hotter in the warmer temps too, 85 degrees or so on the ground.

Things are getting exciting. I was out getting the plane ready, aired the tires & other items. I noticed planes 3 deep at the fuel pump,(BUU). I'm fueled up & ready to go Monday.

That sounds like a wonderful offer, worth going a bit out of the way for.

The terrain where this plane was found averaged 10,000' or more. That doesn't leave a lot of margin trying to sneak by with marginal weather. One can talk about flight plans & SPOT beacons, the real...