That statement is utter tosh.
Just because you haven't seen or used one don't make such foolish remarks.
A rad alt has probably saved the lives of many pilots flying VFR.
If you nearly killed yourself going IIMC when scud running, the only cause is poor decision making on your part - s*** happens is an excuse used by people who can't admit they were wrong.
Originally Posted by
OvertHawk
"**** happens" is when a bird crashes through your window or a turbine blade fails at the wrong moment.
Going IIMC whilst scud running when you "know better but did it anyway" could not be further from "**** happens".
It's opening up the cupboard where they keep the **** and rubbing your own nose in it.
Originally Posted by
Nubian
No, it is practically bad decision making based on lack of Risk awareness and management.
You say you read a lot of accident reports… Why bother if **** just happen!? Pointless waste of time then…
Well, you guys want to go on thinking you can control everything, fine, but they're called "accidents" for a reason, and if all your risk assessments, and fancy gadgets were all a pilot needed to not get themselves killed, then they'd of stopped by now.