This is nearly the best thread I've seen in a long time. It really helps to hear about mistakes others have had so that one can prevent the same mistake happening to them. I got my PPL nearly two years ago and I can thankfully say I've not made any major mistakes yet (I emphasis major).
A fear that I do have is making a mistake and getting into big trouble for it (a fear that comes after safety). For what kind of mistakes are you likely to get into big trouble for, i.e.:
- getting lost;
- airspace infringements;
- wrong circuit;
- causing a near miss;
- running out of fuel;
- etc.
To put it another way, is the IAA or CAA likely to take away your license for making a mistake?
