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To: TTFlyer

I have noticed that many of the airplane crashes in that area involve an amateur pilot who is also a medical doctor.


15 posted on 12/28/2021 10:45:04 AM PST by forgotten man
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To: forgotten man
I have noticed that many of the airplane crashes in that area involve an amateur pilot who is also a medical doctor.

My dad was a Navy pilot for 28 years. After he retired, he taught ground and flight training at a civilian flight school.

He told me quite a few of his students were doctors and lawyers. He said some of them were pretty arrogant and didn’t seem to respect how important all of the facets (especially the safety measures) of the training were. He kind of worried about those who passed the class.

35 posted on 12/28/2021 11:50:55 AM PST by Allegra
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“I have noticed that many of the airplane crashes in that area involve an amateur pilot who is also a medical doctor.”

I have a buddy who flies. There is a term in aviation of some planes referred to as Doctor Killers. The Dr’s can afford to fly and overestimate their ability and skill in the cockpit and end up dead.


42 posted on 12/28/2021 1:11:38 PM PST by fightin kentuckian
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"...I have noticed that many of the airplane crashes in that area involve an amateur pilot who is also a medical doctor...."

Same reason the V-35 Bonanza was referred to as the "forked-tail doctor-killer." It's the M-Diety complex.

51 posted on 12/28/2021 2:11:52 PM PST by Paal Gulli
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A dangerous combo if they don’t keep enough current hours...


57 posted on 12/29/2021 8:39:36 AM PST by wardaddy (Too many uninformed ..and scolds here )
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