Are we subject to the whims of chance every time we take the controls of an airplane, or do we have a say in the ultimate safety and longevity of our careers? Aviation Safety is largely a choice, and in this podcast I’ll present the concept. Student pilots, private pilot, instrument pilots, commercial pilots and beyond can all benefit from this thinking.
In this podcast we will:
- Talk about Safety, and the Choice of Safety
- Tell you a few stories where my decision making was challenged
- Talk about common accident types, and how they could be avoided
- Finish with a challenge
Chief Flight Instructor and President of Angle of Attack. Founded in 2006.
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