Two word phrases...
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Two word phrases...
I recently heard a two word phrase intended to remind pilots how tailwheel aircraft are best flown: "Aggressive Finesse".
That brought to mind the additional phrases: "Mechanical sympathy" (reminding us to treat aircraft gently whenever we can, and "Configuration assurance" (reminding us to think about and assure the configuration of the aircraft for the nest thing we're going to do with it).
Are there any other short phrases reminding us how to be better pilots?
That brought to mind the additional phrases: "Mechanical sympathy" (reminding us to treat aircraft gently whenever we can, and "Configuration assurance" (reminding us to think about and assure the configuration of the aircraft for the nest thing we're going to do with it).
Are there any other short phrases reminding us how to be better pilots?
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From: Lestah
A good one I noted from a CAA safety briefing one evening a few years ago was "Eyes Down" to be spoken when the PIC reverted to looking inside and basically down for more than a moment.
In so doing, others were alerted to look outside. Suffice to say of no use when alone.
In so doing, others were alerted to look outside. Suffice to say of no use when alone.
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Just one word, but very important when dealing with Air Traffic Control
"Unable"
If they ask you do do something that you have doubts about stop the action immediately with one word, and then sort out a better plan.
"Unable"
If they ask you do do something that you have doubts about stop the action immediately with one word, and then sort out a better plan.
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From: Quite near 'An aerodrome somewhere in England'
But what would some mud-eating !!!!-shifter know about the noble art of Air Defence anyway?
'Tempered aggression' is another two word phrase.
'Tempered aggression' is another two word phrase.
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From: eastcoastoz
Love that one, Hamish.
Not strictly on-thread, but I'd heard of a personnel assessment which concluded with the observation...
"I'm afraid the subject of this review suffers from delusions of adequacy."
Not strictly on-thread, but I'd heard of a personnel assessment which concluded with the observation...
"I'm afraid the subject of this review suffers from delusions of adequacy."
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A French gliding instructor induced tears in my eyes - leaning across the aeroplane he solemnly shook my hand and said it was "a pleasure and a privilege" to fly with me - and speaking little if any English he had got someone to teach him the phrase. I felt very humble
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From: eastcoastoz
Sam R,
" stable extrovert"
I'd have to go along with your post #15 - in my experience of flying with some of them, anyway.
One in particular, after shut-down, said to me in much the same way that a magician would say to his accomplice after the show ..
"Well, I reckon that one got them wondering, eh?"
" stable extrovert"
I'd have to go along with your post #15 - in my experience of flying with some of them, anyway.
One in particular, after shut-down, said to me in much the same way that a magician would say to his accomplice after the show ..
"Well, I reckon that one got them wondering, eh?"
