Thankfully, most of my operations are fairly routine, and not too demanding of my average skills. The trick, of course, is keeping them sharp and knowing when to avoid a situation demanding more than I have to give. Thats one result of being trained by older instructors instead of time-building youngsters and accumulating a bit of experience over the years. 288
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Thankfully, most of my operations are fairly routine, and not too demanding of my average skills. The trick, of course, is keeping them sharp and knowing when to avoid a situation demanding more than I have to give. Thats one result of being trained by older instructors instead of time-building youngsters and accumulating a bit of experience over the years.
Key Takeaways:
- Modern General Aviation (GA) pilot training produces technically capable pilots but often fails to instill critical judgment and risk management skills.
- This deficiency is attributed to less experienced instructors focused on time-building and a reduced transfer of real-world knowledge from veteran pilots.
- Despite advancements in aircraft safety and technology, accident rates have not significantly improved, highlighting a critical gap in pilot judgment and decision-making.
- The article advocates for a greater emphasis on teaching risk management early in pilot training, making it as important as technical proficiency.
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