Margrit Waltz says routine helps her know when something is out of place. Credit: Julie Boatman
Key Takeaways:
Margrit Waltz is a highly experienced ferry pilot with four decades and over 25,000 hours, renowned for her success in long-distance aircraft deliveries, especially TBM series planes.
Her consistent success is attributed to meticulous routines, deep knowledge of her aircraft, routes, and ground support, which allow her to anticipate and address issues proactively, ensuring "routine" and safe flights.
Waltz's approach combines professional rigor—like specific flight deck setups for critical data—with personal touches, including building relationships at FBOs and having comfort items, to support her extensive journeys.
“If the flight is routine, that’s the way I want it.”
Pilot Margrit Waltz has been ferrying airplanes—many of them single-engine piston mounts—for four decades. Her attention to detail—and the relationships she’s built along the way—are testimony to her success in this very specific mission.
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