On a singular night in 1994, I learned that while there are many risks in flying, like in most other activities, succumbing to fear and panic is the worst possible way to deal with those risks. Flight training, while continuing to place the emphasis on risk avoidance, should highlight rationality in dealing with those risks, instead of reliance upon teaching risk avoidance by worsening our fears.
Panic Over Pacific Thunderstorms
Key Takeaways:
- The author, during a transoceanic ferry flight, panicked upon unexpectedly encountering a tropical thunderstorm, having been taught that flying into one was a death sentence.
- Despite intense lightning and rain, the actual turbulence was minimal, leading the author to realize his irrational fear and panic-driven actions posed a greater risk than the storm itself.
- The experience underscored that flight training should prioritize rationality and effective coping strategies for risks, rather than solely instilling fear-based avoidance tactics.
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