The title of Ernest K. Gann’s memoir—”Fate Is the Hunter”—about his aviation career in the first half of the 20th century grabbed hold of me the first time I read the words. It’s an evocative phrase with many exertions, but they all point to the same conclusion: If you do something dangerous and you do it repeatedly, you’d better be very good at it.
Fate Is the Hunter
Key Takeaways:
- Dangerous activities, especially aviation, demand unwavering and continuous vigilance, as even a momentary lapse in attention can lead to severe or catastrophic consequences.
- The author emphasizes that vigilance is not cumulative; it must be consciously reset and maintained for every flight, as "fate" waits for the briefest moment of inattention.
- Both novice and highly experienced individuals are susceptible to complacency, making constant attention to detail and procedure paramount to avoid potentially fatal errors.
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