How to become an old pilot
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How to become an old pilot
I am perusing an NBAA magazine and came across this. Apologies if it has already appeared, but I thought there were some wise points, relevant to all.......
"Airline pilots were asked to state in a single sentence or less the one rule they never break and which they thought was most important in keeping them alive in the air. Their one-line answers form a mosaic law for survival.
Be skeptical of all human inputs
Follow the book, don't shortcut
Maintain crew coordination
Plan ahead; be prepared
Recognize and combat complacency
Minimize nonessential talk during take-ff, approach and landing
Don't assume, double check
Think of the next two things
Always have a way out
Understand your limits and those of your airplane"
"Airline pilots were asked to state in a single sentence or less the one rule they never break and which they thought was most important in keeping them alive in the air. Their one-line answers form a mosaic law for survival.
Be skeptical of all human inputs
Follow the book, don't shortcut
Maintain crew coordination
Plan ahead; be prepared
Recognize and combat complacency
Minimize nonessential talk during take-ff, approach and landing
Don't assume, double check
Think of the next two things
Always have a way out
Understand your limits and those of your airplane"
Why do it if it's not fun?
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From: Bournemouth
Traditional saying:
So I say go for an older woman, and you'll be ok 
(Female pilots may prefer to ignore this, or alter it as appropriate.)
FFF
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You're only as old as the woman you feel
(Female pilots may prefer to ignore this, or alter it as appropriate.)
FFF
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