Good Aeronautical Decision Making: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Over the last few weeks, the general aviation community has seen far too many accidents — some fatal, some narrowly avoided — and all of them tragic reminders of how quickly things can go wrong in the air. As pilots, we tend to analyze accidents to learn what happened, but it’s equally important to reflect on our own habits and decision-making before we ever leave the ground.
Flying Smart: Not Just Flying Well
We all love flying — the challenge, the freedom, and the view from above that few people ever get to experience. But the reality is that flying safely takes more than just stick-and-rudder skill. It takes judgment. It takes discipline. And most importantly, it takes the willingness to say “not today” when something doesn’t feel right.
Good Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) isn’t about making the right decision every time — it’s about making the safe one, even…
