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Many good points to consider raised by Ernie and Herb. I'll add one more re your experience level: the recency of your experience, or to put it another way, your current proficiency for the mission contemplated.
When I'm into a survey season and flying the Skymaster 35-50 hours a month (or more), I'll launch into situations I'd otherwise avoid during our down time when I'm only flying it 3-4 hours a month to avoid getting into preservation steps. Likewise flying my personal fun ship (a Skybolt); I'm a lot more cautious re wind conditions, e.g., for a time after I get it out of winter storage until I put a few hours of taildragger time under my belt. As was indicated, it's probably OK - indeed advisable - to set hard and fast minimum launch numbers if your overall experience is on the low side. But sooner or later you'll be faced with a situation where your gut wants to go but your numbers say 'No' and you'll be tempted to waffle. That's the really critical self-exam point: Do I now have enough experience to 'situationalize' my minimum numbers, or do I need to adhere to them? Joe |
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All Good
These are all good points. I can remember being extremely proficient, and taking off with little forward visibility. I was familiar with the place, knew where the trees were, and went. Sometime later, I was less than proficient, and found my self wandering shortly after takeoff. So, I think, your minimums need to be modified by your current sense of proficiency, no matter what your past experience has been.
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