Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 minutes ago

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We all have flights where we are a little mentally foggy and "behind the airplane". I recently had one of those days, and as I reflected on the flight I realized why it was happening. I wanted to tell that story here in hopes that it would help me to have better future flights, and that it might help you in your aviation journey, too.

Video Chapters:
0:00 - The Flight That Went Badly
1:35 - What Went Wrong
2:16 - How to Fix This
2:45 - Checklist Item #1
3:08 - Checklist Item #2
3:29 - Checklist Item #3
3:40 - Checklist Item #4
4:15 - How to Remember This
4:30 - Most Important Part of This

My other "uh-oh" moments in the cockpit (I hope it helps you so you don't make the same mistakes!): youtu.be/8sUyOlUhzNA

I want to help you become a pilot and own your own airplane. Learn more at airplaneacademy.com