Short Final: Flight Following - AVweb

The first ever perfect flight would be newsworthy.

Mishap coverage is educational for the aspiring/new pilot and a reminder to the rest of us that no one took off on these flights intending to do harm, but then did…mature ADM and distraction management are requirements for every flight.

For those implying more flying is more dangerous, I agree, in your case please stay on the ground and invest in a simulator or hang up your spurs. Even if you think proficiency exposes you to more risk, it reduces the risk for your occasional passengers, you at least owe it to them.

Educating significant others on risk management decisions (get-there-itis) helps make them a positive contribution in marginal situation “go/no go” decisions…just go easy on their mishap reporting exposure.