To some aviation is a religion. Wake up, pack your flight bags, iron your uniform, fly, go on an exciting layover, fly, repeat. Flying also gives you the sense of freedom the moment the wheels lift off the ground. It’s almost like all your worries just disappear, at least temporarily until you get your next flying fix.
Here are the 10 Commandments of being a Pilot that I think will help you whether your are a student pilot or a veteran airline pilot.
THOU SHALL ALWAYS KEEP SAFETY FIRST
THOU SHALL AVIATE, NAVIGATE, AND COMMUNICATE- (In Order)
THOU SHALL BE PROFICIENT IN EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
THOU SHALL MAKE USE OF CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
THOU SHALL FLY WELL RESTED AND LEAVE LIFES WORRIES AT THE GATE
THOU SHALL BE AT OR SLIGHTLY ABOVE APPROACH SPEED
THOU SHALL QUESTION EVERY WEATHER FORECAST FOR ACCURACY
THOU SHALL NOT RELY HEAVILY ON AUTOMATION
THOU SHALL CLARIFY ANY MISUNDERSTOOD ATC CLEARANCE
THOU SHALL HAVE FUN AND KEEP A GOOD ATTITUDE ALONG THE WAY