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Old 08-29-2015, 08:13 AM
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Rawhide16
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Thanks for the replies. I absolutely own it and I learned a great deal from it. The biggest of which is the fact that "get-there-itis" is very real and can happen to anyone at any given time. You have to be mentally prepared to fight it and make the right decisions. This was very difficult for me since I've always prided myself as a sound instrument pilot. Especially since I've lost 3 good buds in the F-16 under similar circumstances (RTB in IMC/CFIT).

My biggest concern is that it was a command-directed Q-3 for safety of flight and missed approach/go around. Word around the fighter community is that a Q-3, especially one for safety/flight discipline, is an airline career killer. My leadership understands that it was a momentary lapse in judgement and are continuing to upgrade me to MSN/CC and IP so I'm hoping that will help ease the airline's concern but it's on my FEF nonetheless.

On the bright side, it will ensure that I have a good TMAAT story for sure.

Thanks again!
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