Hey I resemble that remark.....!!!
What was that saying, old bold Pilots?
I'm not old yet and I'm certainly not bold.
Willing to learn? Yep everyday.
But I've been around Airline aviation a long time and seen a fair bit without putting any scratches on the paintwork. I know generally what works and what doesn't, I know my limits and how to try and avoid the Swiss cheese holes lining up.....
Have I made mistakes? You betcha... Have I scared myself? You betcha....
That's how we live and learn.
That's why whenever there is a longer runway available into wind instead of a runway just long enough with a crosswind I REQUIRE the longer runway. ( if there is a choice available )
You?
Oh and by the way, Aviation is a marathon not a sprint. The goal is to finish your career on a high and enjoy a nice retirement preferably without the boss or the ATSB knowing who you are.
Last edited by ACMS; 26th Jan 2015 at 07:55.