About this episode
A pilot shares a humbling experience that underscores the risks of complacency in aviation during a familiar flight.
In this episode of “Never Again”, a pilot recounts a humbling experience that highlights the dangers of complacency in aviation — even on a short, familiar flight.
People in this episode
Host: AOPA
Guest: pilot
Topics covered
- aviation safety
- complacency
- pilot experience
- short flights
- humbling stories
Keywords
- aviation
- safety
- complacency
- pilot
- flight experience
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AOPA
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