Safest Landing

 


Berney May, a pilot with over 25 years of experience, highlighted a crucial lesson he taught to aspiring pilots. In perilous situations, such as emergencies or dangerous conditions, the most challenging aspect to teach is how to safely land an aircraft on the ground. A common tendency among pilots in such situations is to fixate on the danger itself rather than seeking out the safest landing spot. This fixation on the danger can lead them to land in an unsuitable location, resulting in significant loss of life and property.

May emphasized the importance of overcoming this instinctive response and training pilots to focus on identifying the safest possible landing site. By shifting their attention away from the danger and actively seeking out a secure landing spot, pilots can improve their chances of executing a successful emergency landing. This critical lesson helps them make rational decisions under high-pressure circumstances and minimize potential risks.

Ultimately, teaching pilots to overcome their natural inclination to focus on the danger and instead prioritize locating the safest landing area is a vital aspect of their training. It equips them with the necessary skills and mindset to navigate dangerous situations successfully, ensuring the safety of both the aircraft and its occupants.

In our life most of us are focused on the sins and weaknesses that we have to forsake. Then easily we will land into the unsafe zone.  We must focus on what we can do next for our welfare and the welfare of others.  Let us focus our eyes on Jesus who is waiting to give us victory in this world.

 

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