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Old 15th Jul 2014, 03:21
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Brian Abraham
 
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Now do you see why I am embarrassed/ashamed/feel guilty/would rather the video died?

Not a good example of decision making on my part
localflighteast, you do yourself a great disservice, aviators with tens of thousands of hours have made similar errors, and in some cases paid with their lives. Off the top of my head a DC-9 training flight comes to mind where all died as a result of a wake encounter.

Nor does it reflect poorly on your instructor, having the theory is all very well, but putting it into practice is another. An old saying, often you get the exam first and the lesson comes afterwards. On all counts, both of you have passed with flying colours.

Kudos too for sharing the video, and I would leave it up, as it's the greatest teaching tool there is. The very fact that you have put it out there someone may have learnt a very, very valuable lesson, and subsequently saved their bacon - and their pax.

That is a great website, I particularly like this one where the thought is that all the boxes had been ticked.


PS: The very best of wishes for your continuing participation in flight.
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