In my short history of flying, I have had to declare an emergency twice. Once flying back from North Carolina (engine out situation) and the other while flying up the Hudson (800 feet off water and engine issues – again! With a different plane!!). Through these experiences, I have become a better pilot. I learned that although I prided myself on being safe and pretty good at flying – emergency situations test you as a pilot. “…Center Piper Warrior NXXX declaring an emergenc