When I made my living flying airliners, someone from the non-flying world would occasionally ask me, “Doesn’t it bother you to have to make all of those decisions?”
Decisions Made Easy
When I made my living flying airliners, someone from the non-flying world would occasionally ask me, Doesnt it bother you to have to make all of those decisions?My answer was always the same. I never have to make any decisions. All of the decisions have already been made and are written down in a book. Well, that wasnt completely true. I got to decide what I wanted to eat (once I got to be a Captain) and when I wanted to eat.
Key Takeaways:
- Unlike airline pilots who follow extensive pre-defined manuals, general aviation pilots often operate solely by broad FAA regulations, which, while legal, may not always be sufficient for safe decision-making in all scenarios.
- Pilots are encouraged to proactively "roll their own" personal operating limitations and standard procedures, developed calmly on the ground with experienced input, to cover specific flight situations beyond regulatory minimums.
- Adhering strictly to these self-imposed, conservative guidelines reduces in-flight stress, prevents high-pressure decisions, and significantly enhances overall flight safety and discipline.
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