When using cockpit technology for any purpose, though, think
about how you'll really use it, and look for pitfalls or traps that
might make it less useful to you and even impair your actions if
you don't have a back-up procedure in place.
What balloon "over-enthusiasts" may call themselves or what others
may call them after finding out waking up at 0430 to perform "hard"
labor, in the cold to get your balloon in the air is considered the
norm. Also a 1923 movie with Buster Keaton.
"We think airlines should voluntarily adopt the procedures
contained in the FAA's OpSpec now, as we are entering another
winter flying season."
Source: NTSB Chairman Mark Rosenker, urging
airlines to voluntarily adopt changes in the way they calculate
stopping distances on contaminated runways, in accordance with
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidance issued in response
to an urgent NTSB recommendation.
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