Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
The go/no-go decision is usually a pretty easy one to make but there are a few circumstances where it can get really blurry and difficult. I experienced a tough one recently that I thought would be valuable to share here... usually on paper these are easy decisions to make but once you have FOMO in the real world and have momentum pushing you towards flying but certain factors suggesting that you shouldn't fly, the decision can get REALLY difficult. But we need to remember that we can ground flights in the name of safety.
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The go/no-go decision is usually a pretty easy one to make but there are a few circumstances where it can get really blurry and difficult. I experienced a tough one recently that I thought would be valuable to share here... usually on paper these are easy decisions to make but once you have FOMO in the real world and have momentum pushing you towards flying but certain factors suggesting that you shouldn't fly, the decision can get REALLY difficult. But we need to remember that we can ground flights in the name of safety.
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Looking to start your aviation journey but not sure where to begin? Get the 23 resources I wish I had at the start of my aviation journey in an easy-to-reference PDF. You'll get the short answers along with links to expanded resources on every single topic. This 25-page PDF is jam-packed with value and addresses nearly all of the topics I most commonly get asked about flight training, all in one place, for free. Grab it here: airplaneacademy.com/start
Want to avoid the mistakes I've made and learn from the things that have gone right? Below you can sign up below for my free five-day email series that covers the most impactful lessons I've had as an aviator, from flying to airplane ownership:
airplaneacademy.com/join
If you want to know more about me (Charlie), here's my bio and aviation bucket list: airplaneacademy.com/charlie-gasmire
More aviation tips, tricks, and FAQ's over at airplaneacademy.com
