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Visualize the Perfect Flight

Gemini Sparkle

Key Takeaways:

  • Pilots can improve their performance by using visualization techniques, similar to athletes.
  • Visualization involves mentally rehearsing a flight, including actions and procedures.
  • Studies show mental stimulation can even improve physical strength, suggesting the benefits of visualization for piloting.
  • Visualization is beneficial for all types of flights, from simple joy flights to complex instrument approaches.
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With the winter months upon us, you may not be able to fly as frequently as you did in the months when the northern hemisphere gets more light and warmer temperatures. While you are likely able to safely fly after not flying for a few weeks, you’ll be in much better shape if you take a few moments and visualize a perfect flight before you go.

Visualization is commonplace with pilots who fly precision flights, such as aerobatics. These professionals not only go through the flight in their minds. They also actually walk through their performance in what can become a beautiful dance. And other professionals, particularly elite athletes, use visualization to improve their performance.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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