![The author says, ‘All I thought was, ‘Great, I can save some time going direct,’ and he accepted. (He did the math later, and it only saved about 12 minutes.) [Illustration: Joel Kimmel]](https://flyingmag1.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/cessna_182_storm_final.jpeg?resize=780,470&width=780&height=470)
Kevin Reick
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
Single-Engine Flight Over Open Water Goes Direct Into Danger
Decision to accept ‘shortcut’ from ATC leads to harrowing experience.
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