Superstitious ????
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"Superstition" ?!
noun:
1. a belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like.
2. a system or collection of such beliefs.
3. a custom or act based on such a belief.
4. irrational fear of what is unknown or mysterious, especially in connection with religion.
5. any blindly accepted belief or notion.
Superstition is dangerous in aircraft.
Even if it is just carrying your old man's wings (anyway that is not superstition, surely it is charming sentimentalism).
(eg Bible carrying is fatal superstition)
noun:
1. a belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like.
2. a system or collection of such beliefs.
3. a custom or act based on such a belief.
4. irrational fear of what is unknown or mysterious, especially in connection with religion.
5. any blindly accepted belief or notion.
Superstition is dangerous in aircraft.
Even if it is just carrying your old man's wings (anyway that is not superstition, surely it is charming sentimentalism).
(eg Bible carrying is fatal superstition)
Last edited by Senior Pilot; 23rd August 2016 at 08:14. Reason: twin engine nonsense removed: nothing to do with this thread
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Before OPC/LPCs, I always spend a little time going through the notes/books/FRC drills. Might be superstitious, but it's worked so far (apart from the one time I was dropped into a no-notice Bo105 session with my previous employer. Sorry, Mike - I wasn't in the least bit ready for that one 
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...and having just read AnFI's contribution before posting, I have to say that in my current job I'd rather have a single-engine failure in my twin when working below 100' on the powerlines than 2 of my predecessors had in their mighty 206. Purely personal preference, obvs.
)...and having just read AnFI's contribution before posting, I have to say that in my current job I'd rather have a single-engine failure in my twin when working below 100' on the powerlines than 2 of my predecessors had in their mighty 206. Purely personal preference, obvs.
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Otto Kretschmer noted U Boat commander had a horse shoe attached to the conning tower of U99. When it was sunk and he was captured it was pointed out to him that with the shoe pointing down all the luck ran out.
However there must have been a little luck left, as Kretschmer exhausted in the water after helping his men, was saved by a British sailor who climbed down the rescue nets to pull him to safety.
However there must have been a little luck left, as Kretschmer exhausted in the water after helping his men, was saved by a British sailor who climbed down the rescue nets to pull him to safety.
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Some explanation from the super superstitious pilot:
Superstitious Chuck
Avoid imitations
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My wife often says "Good luck" when I'm leaving for work.
If she does, I always make a point of replying: "Thanks, but I prefer not to depend on luck when going flying".
It just makes me think about what I'm about to do.
If she does, I always make a point of replying: "Thanks, but I prefer not to depend on luck when going flying".
It just makes me think about what I'm about to do.
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On the way to start my pilots course I stopped at WH Smith to buy a note book and some pencils/pens. While I was there I picked up a Parker ball point.
The only time that ball point was not in either my bag or pocket in the last
15 000+ hours I did £ 4 000 000 of damage to a helicopter and a whole lot more to my confidence and body.
Even if that pen is not working as it needs a new re-fill it still flies in my bag. Odd I know, but I actually feel uncomfortable without it.
SND
The only time that ball point was not in either my bag or pocket in the last
15 000+ hours I did £ 4 000 000 of damage to a helicopter and a whole lot more to my confidence and body.
Even if that pen is not working as it needs a new re-fill it still flies in my bag. Odd I know, but I actually feel uncomfortable without it.
SND
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Shy,
You have it backwards....."Luck trumps Skill every time!".
Think about it!
If Lady Luck smiles on you then things will work out and you can call it Skill.
Apply the best Skills possible and if she looks the other way ....you are in trouble!
You have it backwards....."Luck trumps Skill every time!".
Think about it!
If Lady Luck smiles on you then things will work out and you can call it Skill.
Apply the best Skills possible and if she looks the other way ....you are in trouble!
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SAS
now that is true...
a great wisdom; without luck, skill is nothing
they say "fortune favours the brave"
but of course it is really the brave that have the most to gain from good fortune...
... the rest cower in their timidity, hide behind 2 engines, and have no faith in their ability to dance with 'Lady Luck'
Napoleon Bonaparte: “I’d rather have lucky generals than good ones.”
Eisenhower: “I’d rather have a lucky general than a smart general. They win battles.”
You make your luck
Arnold Palmer: 'The more I practice, the luckier I get,'”
Skill becomes 'luck' , we are in a persuit where that skill (which is often called luck) is THE thing that saves the day - get skilled, get rational, don't hang your hat on the gearbox of the bureaucrat, get skilled instead.
now that is true...
a great wisdom; without luck, skill is nothing
they say "fortune favours the brave"
but of course it is really the brave that have the most to gain from good fortune...
... the rest cower in their timidity, hide behind 2 engines, and have no faith in their ability to dance with 'Lady Luck'
Napoleon Bonaparte: “I’d rather have lucky generals than good ones.”
Eisenhower: “I’d rather have a lucky general than a smart general. They win battles.”
You make your luck
Arnold Palmer: 'The more I practice, the luckier I get,'”
Skill becomes 'luck' , we are in a persuit where that skill (which is often called luck) is THE thing that saves the day - get skilled, get rational, don't hang your hat on the gearbox of the bureaucrat, get skilled instead.
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... the rest cower in their timidity, hide behind 2 engines, and have no faith in their ability to dance with 'Lady Luck'
