Warbird Information Exchange

The only T-28 I would have would by the D model that the CIA flew in the Raven program. Tough airplane!

Sometimes the way to mitigate risks is through familiarization & repetition - in other words, recency of experience is more valuable than book knowledge!

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Daddy always said, "If yer gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough" and I'm one tough sonofagun!

True, but by using your experience, knowledge base and some common sense, risks can be minimized. Some "book learning" has to come before experience. You need to read the POH before you take off. From that base, you build on your experience. Even the most experienced pilot is doomed if he/she does not use a bit of common sense and fly safely.

Eg:
The book says the max crosswind comonent is 20 kts, I've landed in 15 kt crosswinds. The crosswind is 20 kts today. Do I go? Now an "experienced" pilot may go and exceed the limits, he may or may not get away with his adventure.

At some point experience leads to a false sense of security. "I've done it before 10 times, I can do it again." Well, on the 11th attempt you may fail. I look at aviation and medicine ( I an on the quality improvement committee where I work). You would be amazed at the fact doctors and pilots make similar mistakes for simialr reasons.

BTW cudos to Bill for starting this whole thead with his apology. Good work man!