The Honorable Pilot

Fred Simonds

Monday, October 04, 2021 at 04:44 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Honorable pilots are committed to continuous learning and thorough preparation, understanding their privileges come with ongoing obligations to expand knowledge and skills.
Integrity and honesty are paramount; lying about incidents, falsifying flight records, or disrespecting regulations can lead to severe repercussions, including certificate revocation.
Pilots are responsible for reporting safety-critical malfunctions and, as PIC, must prioritize flight safety and passenger well-being, even if it means bending a rule to minimize risk.
When faced with uncertainty or error, confessing mistakes and making the ethical, safety-conscious choice is always the "right thing to do," often leading to better outcomes.

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Recently I got a request from an instrument student. He needed help fielding the inevitable systems and scenario-based questions about the G1000’s many failure modes.

I authored an article on that topic in 2010 for IFR, but it was insufficient given the depth and breadth of questions he could face. So I added that he should read Max Trescott’s authoritative G1000 Glass Cockpit Handbook.