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Old 07-25-2010 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by gptjjbmj
Actually the Army did a statistical study and found that there were cycles of experience: if my memory serves me correctly there was and increased danger between 500-750 hours then again at 1500hrs and then again at 3000hrs. Not an oppinion but a scientific study.
Air Force saw similar results many years ago at about the same milestones. Particularly with instructors and their comfort envelope.

Usually, you re-modified your sight picture after letting a student go a bit too far but not far enough you couldn't recover.

It all comes down to becoming complacent and too comfortable. Both can step up an bite you when you least expect it.

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Lee
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