The weather was great last week, but it’s morel season so I was searching in a beautiful woods on Doc Terrell’s property in Highland County, Ohio. One of the few reasons to sacrifice a good flying day is to hunt the magical sponge mushrooms that peek up every year in spring. There are people who claim you have to be something of a witch to find them — yeah, I usually find them.
Unusual Attitudes: The Privilege of Being a Pilot
Key Takeaways:
- A flight instructor details a concerning flight review where a long-time private pilot exhibited significant deficiencies in aircraft knowledge, operational procedures, and situational awareness, flying with obsolete equipment and expired charts.
- Due to the pilot's lack of proficiency and disinterest in further instruction, the author refused to endorse his flight review, emphasizing the critical safety implications.
- The article stresses that flying is a privilege demanding continuous effort, study, and practice to maintain proficiency and stay current with evolving aviation standards and technology.
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