FAA Advises Pilots to Rely on Instincts Amid Staffing Shortages During Government Shutdown
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Summary
The FAA, facing staffing shortages due to a government shutdown that has halted air traffic controller pay, has issued a recommendation advising commercial pilots to 'just go with their gut' when landing without visibility. The FAA administrator suggests pilots trust their instincts rather than overthink procedures, assuring them there are no wrong answers when flying an airplane.
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There were no wrong answers when it came to flying an airplane and that the worst thing they could do was overthink it
As fewer air traffic controllers show up for work amid a government shutdown that has halted their pay
WASHINGTON—As fewer air traffic controllers show up for work amid a government shutdown that has halted their pay, the Federal Aviation Administration issued a recommendation Friday advising commercial pilots to “just go with their gut.” “You’ve done this
