In a message dated 2/19/01 4:26:31 PM Eastern Standard Time, michael@kastenmarine.com writes: << the runaway Sabb would have been stopped without any fuss or damage by simply engaging the decompression levers. >> Hi Michael, That's easy to remember when you're sitting at your desk, with soft music on the stereo, and a comforting mug of coffee beside you. But try it with the engine screaming, smoking, and stinking, and the crew hollering and jumping overboard. Seriously, it would be a good idea to practice an engine emergency shutdown drill, just so's it comes to mind when needed, sort of like a fire drill. Cheers, Paul