• Ep218: Flying with Wisdom: Why Prudence and Virtue Make You a Better Pilot

  • Feb 13 2025
  • Length: 10 mins
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Ep218: Flying with Wisdom: Why Prudence and Virtue Make You a Better Pilot

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  • Summary Good pilots don’t just react—they think ahead, assess risks, and make informed decisions. In this episode, we explore the role of prudence in aviation and why careful judgment is essential for flight safety. From preflight planning to in-flight decision-making, pilots must use reason, logic, and experience rather than impulse or emotion. Threat and error management, following procedures, and using crew resources are all part of being a prudent pilot. But prudence isn’t just about safety—it’s also a key trait of great leaders. Learn how developing this virtue can earn you trust and respect in aviation and beyond. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE What prudence means in aviation and why it’s essential for safe flying. How careful planning, risk assessment, and thoughtful judgment improve decision-making. The role of threat and error management in preventing accidents. Why following procedures, using crew resources, and avoiding unnecessary risks make you a better pilot. How prudence translates into leadership and helps build trust and respect. Why pilots are held to a higher standard and must continually develop their judgment and decision-making skills.

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