The True Challenge in Aviation: People Over Planes
The toughest flights often come down to the people you're with. Bad weather and uncooperative airplanes are challenging, but it's the crew that can truly make or break the experience. My dad once told me, you can learn as much from a bad captain as from a good one—because you learn what not to do. Sadly, ego is often the biggest issue. The worst pilots have the biggest egos, and dealing with difficult personalities makes any situation more challenging.