Your hands freeze on the controls as your instructor barks out, “No! Dont do that! Why on Earth did you just do that? What is going on with you today? Whoever told you to do it that way?” Ever been there? Ever felt even uncomfortably close? Say, somewhere between righteous resentment and being humiliated into a near-comatose state? (Come on now; be honest.) 288
Procedure Vs. Technique
To succeed in aviation, we develop the athletes ability to live in the present moment, at times exercising every last ounce of skill, discipline and judgment-wisdom, if you will. Well, were at least cognizant of whats around us, even while were reaching back in our minds for the knowledge we have acquired at an earlier time.Although there is very little athletics in the serenity of cruise flight, throw in one or more of any number of challenges and, sooner or later, we all meet The Wall. It might not be quite as exhausting as when your leg muscles go anaerobic during too long of a run, but its just as real a limitation.
Key Takeaways:
- The article distinguishes between mandatory aviation *procedures* and flexible *techniques*, emphasizing that many aspects of flying have multiple valid approaches, and personal preferences should not be treated as absolute truths.
- It criticizes instructors who belittle or rigidly enforce their personal preferences, as this can undermine a pilot's self-esteem and hinder effective learning.
- Pilots are encouraged to maintain an open mind, critically evaluate different methods, and continuously learn, rather than blindly adhering to one specific technique or allowing themselves to be bullied into conforming.
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