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:
- General aviation pilots should develop their own comprehensive set of personal operating limits and procedures, going beyond minimum legal requirements.
- These conservative limits should be established proactively while on the ground, free from in-flight pressure, and potentially with input from experienced pilots or simulators.
- The personalized guidelines should cover various flying situations, from mundane weather parameters to complex scenarios, and be formally written down.
- Strict adherence to these self-imposed, pre-made decisions enhances safety, reduces in-flight stress, and promotes more disciplined and responsible flying.
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