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Just “steam gauges.” But you know what? They never had to remember whether the plane they were flying today had a turn-and-slip or a skid bar.
Friends, the old “Jenny in the Tree” quote – “Flying is not inherently dangerous but to an even greater extent than the sea it is terribly unforgiving of any carelessness, incapacity or neglect.” – will forever be true. When you are the one in charge of providing safe air transportation for your employer, family or friends, realize that their lives are in your hands. If you are not confident that your skill is sufficient for the task, then it’s not. Take steps to attain the level of skill you want and need before you harm yourself and others. KA
King Air expert Tom Clements has been flying and instructing in King Airs for over 46 years and is the author of “The King Air Book” and “The King Air Book II.” He is a Gold Seal CFI and has over 23,000 total hours with more than 15,000 in King Airs. For information on ordering his books, contact Tom direct at twcaz@msn.com. Tom is actively mentoring the instructors at King Air Academy in Phoenix.
If you have a question you’d like Tom to answer, please send it to Editor Kim Blonigen at editor@blonigen.net.
“If you are
not confident that your skill is sufficient for the task, then it’s not.”
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