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In a message dated 12/21/00 0:17:55 AM EST, lancair.list@olsusa.com writes:

<< On the North Slope of Alaska ...<snip> ....  we would key the mic a few seconds just before he hit the hook with the ring.  It seemed to work... >>

Let me see if I understand the ramifications here.  When we see the prop all aglow with St. Elmo's fire, we know a lightning strike is imminent.  We then yell for help on the radio, but keying the mike makes the static charge disappear.  Then, once everyone on the frequency is listening for the sounds of our imminent demise, we can then say "Oh, never mind..."

Sorry, Walter, I probably shouldn't joke about this.  Someday I'll take my IFR ticket and actually go where there's real weather instead of just a marine layer. Actually, the variety of flying experiences of all you guys is truly amazing.  Me, I'm just a Cessna 150 driver hoping for something a little faster someday.

- Rob Wolf

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