Stick A STEM On It - AVweb

Well said, as ever Paul. I followed Travis Lulow and now I’m following Zara. Travis is an exceptional young man, bright, cool-headed and well trained. He made numerous good calls and diversions during his trip - a careful instrument pilot in a capable aircraft loaded with avoinics - which he knew how to use. I am concerned for the safety of this VFR attempt - it seems wildly reckless to me and I fear she is unaware of the grave risks. I advised her to get some instrument training - she got precious little but replied “it shouldn’t be needed, but you never know…” Where are her parents and mentors? She was already forced very low over the N Atlantic in the crossing from Scotland to Iceland. I’ve made that crossing at 21,000’ in a much more capable Mooney, flown by an experienced instrument pilot. We had some challenges, but we were well prepared in a well-equipped aircraft. We still got arrested in Reykjavic, but that’s another story…