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From: Robert R Pastusek <rpastusek@htii.com>
Subject: RE: [LML] Floatation Devices (or full survival gear) flying over
 the Great Lakes
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Jeff,

My flights over/around the Great Lakes have been principally to/from OSH, a=
nd up to Thunder Bay, Ontario. As you have already determined, flight at 14=
-15,000' in an IV-P will keep you within gliding range of a land just about=
 anywhere over the lakes area. I do not, therefore, carry flotation gear du=
ring those infrequent flights. If I lived near, and flew over the water reg=
ularly, I would probably keep at least inflatable vests in the cockpit.=20

When we flew to the Caymens last year, and for other planned over-water jou=
rneys, I've borrowed both a raft and inflatable vests for the trips. Having=
 had to don this type of gear in practice during AF water survival training=
, I am a believer that you need to be wearing it while flying if you intend=
 to use it. This is borne out by experience within the Air Force...if it's =
not on, and you are not well versed in its use, it probably won't be of hel=
p in an emergency.

My two cents...

Bob Pastusek

-----Original Message-----
From: Lancair Mailing List [mailto:lml@lancaironline.net] On Behalf Of jeff=
rey liegner
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 8:07 AM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: [LML] Floatation Devices (or full survival gear) flying over the G=
reat Lakes

My wife has asked how many of you have floatation devices or full survival =
gear in the plane when transiting over the Great Lakes? =20

I'll be at FL220-FL230 and have a 20:1 glide ratio (LIVP, Feathering Prop).=
  I understand the math.

But how many of you carry floatation devices?

Jeff L

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