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Old 17th Jan 2023, 10:22
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cooperplace
 
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Originally Posted by OvertHawk
I'm reminded of the two kinds of superior pilot.

The one that uses superior skill to get out of trouble

And the one that uses superior judgment to avoid getting into trouble in the first place.
Had the same thought: the superior pilot uses their superior judgement so their superior flying skills are not needed. When I fly over mountains I plan to have lots of spare altitude in case something goes wrong; or I don't fly there. Suspect she'll adopt a similar approach from now on. Glad all are OK.
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