Addicted To Gadgets?

When the curriculum gets around to risk-management topics, one of the hazardous attitudes we learn about in ground school is invulnerability. The thing is this trait isnt necessarily about feeling as if we ourselves are bulletproof, but rather the notion that bad things happen to people other than ourselves. I have been a victim of this more than once. Dont worry-no sheet metal was bent.

Key Takeaways:

• The author, initially confident in his analog flying style, realized he had become overly reliant on his iPad and Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) for navigation and instrument procedures.
• This dependence led to an atrophy of fundamental "analog" instrument flying skills, making him struggle with basic tasks like entering holding patterns when forced to operate without digital aids.
• Through a new job requiring traditional navigation methods (paper charts, flying needles), he recognized the critical importance of actively practicing and maintaining these basic piloting skills.
• While still valuing EFBs for situational awareness, the article advocates for a balanced approach, encouraging pilots to periodically fly without digital crutches to prevent skill degradation and enhance overall competency.

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