Skymaster Arctic Circle Ditching.

[Dave Underwood]

A thought on being prepared.

When I used to fly in Northern Ontario I was always reminded to be prepared and to make sure I could survive with only what I had on me as I got out of the plane. The reasons were simple. The float plane could sink or the aircraft could go up in flames.

These days with portable transceivers, Personal Locator Beacons, cell phones and multitools with powerful LED lights it is much easier.

Perhaps we should all consider what we need to have on us in that very worst case.

Can I also wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Great New Year with bright blue skies and more reasonable gas prices.

Warm regards - Dave