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Pilots Don’t Always Communicate Well When Describing Risk
Most of us in GA don't always convey the right departure dialogue with passengers.
Key Takeaways:
- Pilots, often driven by pride or a desire to be a hero, frequently fail to communicate inherent flight risks to their passengers.
- This lack of transparent communication prevents passengers from making informed decisions about potentially dangerous flights.
- The author shares personal anecdotes, including a near-disastrous incident at Telluride, to illustrate how self-delusion and a failure to discuss risks exposed passengers to unnecessary danger.
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