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Old 23rd October 2011 | 15:16
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Lyman
 
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The steady state in this cockpit is data/solution. Normally, it functions quite well, but as we see, it can rapidly degrade into chaos. The pilots are TRAINED to this model, and thinking is discouraged, actively, in favor of memory (rote), and reference (QRH).

To expect pilots to function to one model for virtually their entire career in flying, yet retain a facile thought process when data is missing, is preposterous. As we see, it can be deadly.

With all respect, there are ample exhibits of this regime on thread. Looking for the solution immediately, disregarding evidence that doesn't sustain one's bias, is clear, here.

Then, when there is "consensus" actively defeating any challenge to the dogma? Is that not what the "psycho" describes? Solution Bias.

Speed over quality. Activity before decision. These are deadly artifacts of a philosophy that actively discourages using one's head.

The deadliest symptom of rote behaviour is how quickly and terminally it defeats success, when it is interrupted. "Start over".

It is called a "train of thought", for a very good reason, and when derailed, there is no further chance for rescue.

May as well call for the tug. In mid-Ocean, that is obviously not possible.
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