Oshkosh is a dream destination for many pilots, including yours truly, and flying to the big show in one’s own airplane is considered a rite of passage. As with other missions, though, especially long, complicated ones, we have to weigh the importance of getting there against the need to fly safely and smartly.
While nearly all of us have received “the talk” regarding risk mitigation, we do not necessarily apply that wisdom as readily as we should. I was on my way to Oshkosh last week when I came to terms with my tendency to push ahead when the conditions are clearly telling me to end the endeavor.
