The 260+ page US Air Force Manual 11-248 lays out the rules and procedures for flying their T-6 primary trainer. This extensive 2011 publication for students and instructors gives a great explanation of flight discipline on the second page: Powerful stuff. Adhere to the spirit and intent of governing guidelines while executing the mission in the presence of temptation to do otherwise. Our new aviators at least have a good guidebook.
This quote is from the wonderful new documentary The Last Man on the Moon, that’s in cinemas and iTunes/Amazon right now. Cernan’s love of flying powered his amazing career as a Navy fighter pilot, aeronautical engineer, and astronaut. He flew in space three times, including the last Apollo mission where he walked (and drove) on the Moon. The picture was taken by Harrison Schmitt following their third Lunar EVA. His suit is covered in moon dust. (Credit NASA, http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/gallery/images/apollo/apollo17/hires/as17-145-22224.jpg)
Quote is from a nice little video of Sean talking about facing his fear of flying, and inspiring new flyers.
Change is hard. But the alternative is worse.
Our flying journeys are always revealing new landscapes, outer and inner.
