The hidden edge in cockpit emergencies: mindset, curiosity, and grit
A new Safety Science study shows that the real safety margin in cockpit emergencies isn’t just procedures or automation — it’s the pilot’s mindset, technical curiosity, and grit.
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GA flying is safer — but the stats show that the real killers aren’t what you think
AOPA data shows the biggest accident bucket is landing, yet it rarely kills anyone. The real danger: loss of control, low‑level maneuvering, VFR into IMC, fuel mistakes, and mishandled engine failures.
Why pilots think about safety differently from everyone else
Aviation doesn’t treat safety as “who’s to blame” but as a whole system of people, machines, weather and culture. As a new pilot, you’re already part of that system — and you can quietly redesign it to make every flight more forgiving.
How to fly safer go-arounds in general aviation
This guide explains why go-arounds go wrong, how to fly them cleanly, and how to train so that choosing to go around becomes the most normal, least dramatic decision you make in the circuit.