Expectation Bias—A Lesson from an Air Force Fighter Pilot

Expectation Bias—A Lesson from an Air Force Fighter Pilot

February 18, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 4

About this episode

Former Air Force pilot Alan Gurevich shares insights on aircraft maintenance and emergency procedures from his experiences flying the F-4 and a motor glider.

Knowing the maintenance history of an aircraft plays a significant role in this episode. Host Rob Reider speaks with former Air Force pilot Alan Gurevich who shares what happened when the F-4 he was piloting landed and he encountered what he thought was a brake failure. He’ll also share how an emergency procedure helped him in a situation in his motor glider. Sponsored by Avemco

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