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Question #8 (one of the list)

• I wonder how you managed to keep a stiff upper lip under the circumstances?
  Definition: Keep calm.
• How did you manage to keep your hair on under the circumstances?
  Definition: Keep calm.
• How would you avoid flying off the handle when things go wrong?
  Definition: Avoid being in stress.
• How would you apply the proverb “never say die” to this flight of yours?
  Definition: Never give up.
• How would you apply the proverb “to play one’s card right” to inflight complications?
  Definition: To act properly.
• To what extent does English saying “All is well that ends well” relate to your experience?
  Definition: Good end justifies the taken measures.
• There is saying “All is well that ends well”. Do you know it? Can you say this about your experience? Why?
  Definition: Good end justifies the taken measures.
• I know that some pilots “take a rabbit foot” in flight not to run across any jeopardy. Do you think it has some sense?
  Definition: How reasonable to your mind is to have mascot for good luck?
• Generally speaking, how would unexpected turn of events add fuel to the fire?
  Definition: Worsen the situation.
• As I know, pilots hardly ever use the word “Last”. Does it relate to the saying “Last but not least”?
  Definition: Last but not less important.
• What do you think might be effective to stay “safe and sound” in case of any urgency or emergency?
  Definition: Be safe and healthy.
• Would you advise pilots to imply the philosophy “Aviate – navigate – communicate”? Why?
  Definition: To act properly.
• In your opinion, what technique shall pilots apply for any jeopardy not to come like “a bolt from the blue”?
  Definition: Like a thunder in bright weather.
• Could you explain the meaning of the aviation wisdom “better red than dead”?
  Definition: Do not hesitate to ask.
• What aircraft equipment is regarded to be “the last line of defense” in the face of urgency or emergency?
  Definition: The last chance to improve the situation.