VFR flying in the Swiss Alps - a lesson learned!

[Shamrock128]

I took the Cherokee up for an early morning flight around Interlaken - started out nice and clear......

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When all of a sudden.......
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A frozen air speed indicator!
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and a rather rough off field landing..........

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Lesson learned!

Thanks for looking :D

[davestan_ksan]

Hey Al, I promise I didn't touch anything, honest!!!!!!

:9 beautiful shots buddy, really like them. Good landing too!!!!!!!!!!!

take care,
dave




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"Im not sayin that ima change the world, but i guarantee that i will spark the brain that will change the world" -2pac

[Peer]

Never ever take Dave with you in a plane (or car, boat, bicycle...)
It leads to a mega-disaster.
Beautiful pics and a great escape :9

[davestan_ksan]

LOL, Pah!!!!!!!! Look, he landed safely. Must have learned something from "Dave's Flight School." We're having a deal right now btw: Pay for one lesson for you and if you bring a lady she gets a free date with me!!!!!!!! My buisness hasn't seen many customers.....anyone know why??

take care,
dave




www.thehungersite.com

"Im not sayin that ima change the world, but i guarantee that i will spark the brain that will change the world" -2pac

[yv35p]

Great shots Al!..I remember when i was starting my flying lessons, thats what we are supposed to do if "get caught" in weather thats beyond our airplane´s or our own capacity..so good job here amigo!...and no, i wasntr a member of the "Loco Flight Academy" being advertised here by the owner and the most prominent member LOL!! :+

Best Regards,

[javelin]

Nize landing old chap- bet you had a little puddle to clean up after that landing!!!

Take care,

Cliff

[rantanplan]

Hahahaha!!! Pretty funny! You really gave those people on the road a scary moment! Take care next time you fly in IFR conditions.

[Squitters]

Neat shots Al.. :9 good job on getting down safely..!

Steve ( dc 10 man )

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[Shamrock128]

Thanks for the replies guys!

I promise I've learned my lesson - please don't send me to Dave's Loco Flying School for re-training ;-)

[Rimshot]

Nice shots and flying Alan. Hope you brought your ski's and a barrel of rum :D