Something that bears repeating

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I just wanted to post this quote of Lance's where it can be seen again, because it bears repeating and a lot of people are probably missing it in the noise of a seven-page argumentative thread:

Lance F said:
In my 35 years of flying I have had more than my share of "excitement" and even full blown emergencies. In thinking about these events I can honestly say I never once considered the regulatory implications of the best course of action. Nor do I intend to in the future. I suggest that lower time pilots not get too caught up in figuring out which Part 91 subparagraph covers what to do when the SHTF. Yes, know the rules. Yes, follow the rules. But when faced with abnormal or emergency situations, aviate, aviate, aviate.
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And frankly, if you are concerned about the rules, 91.3(b) tells us the same thing: Aviate, aviate, aviate... And break any rule you have to break to get on the ground safely.
 
I agree Kent. I believe that statement is definitely worth repeating.

Thanks for posting it where one doesnt have to search a 7 (+?) page thread!

I'd like to add to it though.

Aviate Aviate Aviate... navigate and communicate.
 
Lance is one who typically gives very sound advice. In this case, he goes one step further and gives advice that we should all remember on each and every flight.

Yes, it bears repeating.
 
Well, it does cut through all the BS on the other thread.
 
I must be missing something. I don't see any seven page threads.
 
flyingcheesehead said:
And frankly, if you are concerned about the rules, 91.3(b) tells us the same thing: Aviate, aviate, aviate... And break any rule you have to break to get on the ground safely.
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That rule is there for the pilot who didn't use their heads in the first place.

I would not count on it to save my ticket.
 
In that aviate aviate aviate is so primary in flying, that a pilot does not/could not/will not/or just forgets to aviate is an indictment against that pilot and/or their primary CFI. In that case, such words, no matter how oft repeated, make little diff to such a pilot, ie, small chance of affecting the probable outcome.
 
Its under "Hangar Talk" called "My first flight with a new CFII"

The quote is from Post 115 on page 5
 
I bit my lip for a long time before jumping in. Actually I know the rules pretty well, and I am ragged from time to time at my local aerodrome because I do think they are important. I absolutely don't condone breaking the rules. My comment, based on personal experience 'cause it's only with personal experience or a question that I will post, is that the minutia of the rules are not what should be occupying our limited grey matter when the first order of business should be the safety of flight. I felt that some of the posts in the referenced thread were disproportionately emphasizing the rule side.
 
I too have broken the regulations, and knowingly did so.

91.185 is one of them
91.123 is another

I am horribly incompetent and should never be allowed near an aircraft again if you ask the board's resident FAA fear-monger with the oak tree jammed up his ass.
 
My CFI pounded it into my head: Always, always remember Rule #1! Just about every lesson it was reinforced.

One day I was sitting next to John Morrissey at an aerobatics competition when there was an in-flight emergency with one of the competitors. I learned from him that there is also a Rule 1(a) - "No one ever collided with the sky."
 
Tom-D said:
Nothing to compete with Friday is Joke day.

But now that the packers are invoked stand by...............>
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You know this is all your fault Tom....you were making a valid observation of the caliber of some of today's CFIs and then you had to mention the bloody ASI thing....
 
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