You guys that are so quick to critique this pilot's frantic radio calls, I've just got one question for you... HAVE YOU ever been there?? IF not, then how the heck do you know that you wouldnt act the same way? This guy's a non instrument rated private pilot, with probably not too many hours, has just flown into IMC, has tried to turn around and in doing so, has lost control of his aircraft and entered a stall/spin condition, steep spiral, or rolled inverted. If you'll notice in thelast recording, he states he saw a tower go by on his left side, so you know he was VERY low when that happened. He thinks he's going to die, so I can understand why he's screaming into the mic at first. Inexperience and sheer terror took over when what he really needed to do was get on the guages and fly the airplane, THEN make a radio call. Yeah, this was a bone headed mistake that could have been prevented, but regardless, if you havent been in a position like that, dont judge. The guy was probably about 10 seconds away from becoming another FAA statistic, and he knew it. Probably the HARDEST and best lesson he will EVER learn. I'm just curious how many of you that are quick to ridicule this guy's reactions have ever been faced with a REAL life or death emergency. Sitting here on an internet message board and SAYING how you'd react is a whole different ballgame than actually facing it in real life.
