I did a simulated forced landing a couple of weeks ago and started thinking about the judgement and decision making skills involved after a frustrating time dealing with a large bureaucracy that can't make decisions and spends a lot of the day holding fruitless meetings.
When the engine goes, the pilot has to quickly appraise the situation and select somewhere to land. After a quick check of the engine for any possible restart, he then has to commit to the landing and be in the right position at the 1000 ft mark. If he's flying at about 2000 he'll have 2-3 minutes to do this in and he has to get it right. Clear headed, decisive decision making will probably save his life. Sp, practical appliciation of 'advanced judgement and decision making skills' - wonder if I can get some flying costs justified as a business expense
