Single Eng. Piston over water

[kswhite]

Just taking a poll of those who would be willing to fly in a single engine piston 100 miles + out over the Ocean. Even with a lift raft and life vests, what do you all think?

 

[F9 Buff]

Sure, if the pay is right... Fly from fishing boat to fishing boat while wearing the vest and make sure the raft is in the right seat and ready to go.

 

[indianboy7]

Ain't no thing...used to fly to the bahamas from florida all the time....fun stuff........I've never figured out why water makes people nervous....they'll fly the same plane with the same engine for 1000's of miles over land, but as soon as they get over water, their asshole puckers up and they turn into a bunch of sissies........imp: :beer:

 

[Corona]

Depends on where you fly. I'm not sure I'd like to risk going down in water with heavy shark or squid populations. Or, where I live, the water is about 45 degrees, so you might be lucky to live 10 minutes without a raft.

The reason people don't get (as) nervous flying over land SE is that land tends to have more airports, plus those really long runways that some idiot allows cars onto.

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[unreal]

Yeah, I'd be cool off flying over the north Atlantic with 30 foot seas. I'd take a single engine airplane out over calmer waters, especially if the water temp is warm.

 

[timeoff]

If equipped with a life raft, first aid kit , gps coupled EPIRB and food/water....than yes. You have to look at factors such as sea temps, conditions and coast guard facility proximity. Not to mention you have to make sure that all your passengers are agile enough to tread water on their own for a while if need be.

 

[USMCmech]

It depends entirely on the airplane.

A well maintained airplane with a good strong engine, no problem.

Some rat trap rental, NO WAY!

 

[Fearless Tower]

You could always do it in a Republic Seabee

 

[FN FAL]

Sure, if the pay is right... Fly from fishing boat to fishing boat while wearing the vest and make sure the raft is in the right seat and ready to go.

I pity the fool that pulls the handle too early.

 

[cvsfly]

Ain't no thing...used to fly to the bahamas from florida all the time....fun stuff........I've never figured out why water makes people nervous....they'll fly the same plane with the same engine for 1000's of miles over land, but as soon as they get over water, their asshole puckers up and they turn into a bunch of sissies........imp: :beer:

Flying to and around the Bahamas you should never be much more than 30-40 miles from a shore line. It's one thing to do it if you are prepared and know your own capabilities. It's another thing carrying passengers that may not.