Inspection of the compass (top centre on the windscreen) showed a small bubble at the top. A 'snag' had been noted that stated that the compass fluid was leaking. On checking the aircraft I examined the 'snag' sheet, which was used to detail any known faults/comments noted by previous pilots and still outstanding. I collected our group PA32 from the Midlands on a Spring morning in 1994 for a day trip, with my wife and small children, to visit relations near the South Coast. The following report describes the insidious nature of some forms of contamination and the benefit in taking prompt action. Incapacitation can result from several causes and may have extremely serious consequences in a single-pilot operation, particularly if the problem is not recognised at an early stage. Reported occurrences of pilot incapacitation in General Aviation are relatively rare, but that does not mean that the problem does not exist.
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