AXIOS (Alex Fitzpatrick) - Axios Finish Line: Flying lessons to keep you grounded
I recently hit 300 hours behind the yoke of two- and four-seater piston-powered airplanes — a nice little milestone for a recreational pilot. - In that time airborne, I've picked up lessons that carry over to everyday life. Some of my favorites: Stay ahead of the airplane. - In flying, that means handling tasks during low-workload times before things get busy: Get the latest weather report well before landing; set radios to the next frequency in advance; review your approach when you're still en route. - On the ground, keep a solid to-do list and calendar; break up big jobs into smaller tasks; plan your days and weeks ahead — with room for adjusting on the fly. Aviate, navigate, communicate. - In flying, the order of operations is…