“Good judgment comes with experience; unfortunately, experience is usually gained through bad judgment.”
I Learned About Flying from That: Judgment Lesson
Key Takeaways:
- A young, inexperienced seaplane pilot, eager for flight time, made a series of poor judgments by continuing operations into a rapidly developing thunderstorm and darkness after a fuel run.
- Ignoring escalating warning signs, the pilot took off into severe weather, quickly losing visibility and control, ultimately becoming stranded on rough, storm-tossed waters where the seaplane was uncontrollable and at risk of capsizing.
- Facing a desperate situation in pitch-black conditions, the pilot signaled distress, leading to an unexpected rescue by an off-duty B-52 pilot camping on a nearby island, who guided them to a safe beach.
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