sanity check!
a case could be made against the sanity of those who in the present state of the industry get 60,000+/- into debt to start flying. The chances of a decent return on that investment is diminishing.
The deteriorating working conditions only work because the pilot group and individual pilots accept them.
Safety implications: let's say, I'm in debt, I can't make money any other way-that could be equally viewed as a motivator to be extra safe, to study the regs and systems like your life depended upon that knowledge. I remember when I first started driving. When in dad's car, I was very safe since I knew I had hell to pay if I messed it up in any way. I only relaxed when driving my own cars. And after a few close calls...
looking for all the possible reasons why a pilot f..ks up...it all sits squarely on his/her shoulders. It's called personal responsibility. growing up.