Although many learning experiences come from our own cockpits, we also can learn from listening to the pros. The howling snowstorm outside my house had forced me to cancel my plans to practice local instrument approaches. I still wanted to do something aviation-related, and this day that meant listening to the nearby approach control frequency. 288
Hearing Is Believing
Although many learning experiences come from our own cockpits, we also can learn from listening to the pros. The howling snowstorm outside my house had forced me to cancel my plans to practice local instrument approaches. I still wanted to do something aviation-related, and this day that meant listening to the nearby approach control frequency.
Key Takeaways:
- A professional turboprop crew demonstrated exemplary cockpit discipline by choosing to hold and ultimately return to their origin airport due to runway visual range (RVR) being below minimums.
- The crew exhibited calmness, professional teamwork with ATC, and a complete absence of "get-there-itis," prioritizing safety over attempting a questionable approach.
- This experience served as a crucial lesson for the author, highlighting the importance of unwavering safety consciousness and the willingness to fly to better conditions, applicable to all instrument-rated pilots.
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