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Old 06-15-2016 | 05:38 PM
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Never let it be said that pilots don't have an over-inflated egos and delusions of self-worth. This thread proves it.
Methinks some of you could do with a few more decades of experience. And a little more humility.
The crew found themselves in a box, through whatever chain of events. They found a way to get out of the box, and they, and the airplane, will fly again. There will be things to learn from this for all the parties involved, and hopefully we'll get to read it ourselves, and file away a few nuggets for our toolbox.
As for the "This would NEVER happen to me!" mentality, you're idiots.

One of my greatest apprehensions about the newer folks entering this field is that most have come from an extremely structured environment that is relatively low-risk. I did not come from there. This safer environment with its lack of incidents can be mistaken for superior judgement and skills. Don't fall into that trap. There is much risk here, and if you think you're too smart/skilled to fall for it, that's the first threat.

I've known some very good pilots who aren't here anymore, it could always happen to you. Fly safe & fly humble.
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