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As a former C-5 Galaxy instructor pilot, I’ve had the privilege of flying one of the largest aircraft in the world. The C-5 Galaxy, a strategic transport aircraft, is a marvel of engineering, capable of carrying massive cargo loads across intercontinental distances. But piloting this behemoth isn’t just about technical…
You’ve just boarded a plane, settled into your seat, and the captain’s voice comes over the intercom: ‘I’ve got a bit of a headache today, so I’m going to let our top flight attendant handle the controls for the first part of the flight.’ How confident would you feel about…
As a former Air Force C-5 Galaxy pilot, I’ve experienced firsthand the critical moments when meticulous planning meets unexpected turbulence—like the unforgettable flight from Spain to the Azores. In business, just as in aviation, leaders must anticipate uncertainty and design their organizations intentionally, ensuring they’re ready to navigate through any…
Every instrument on a pilot’s dashboard is meticulously designed with a singular purpose: to ensure flight success and safety. From high-level situational awareness—like location, altitude, and heading—to essential operational details such as fuel flow and electrical power, each gauge delivers real-time insights that guide the pilot’s decisions. There’s no wasted…
If you’ve ever watched a pilot preparing for takeoff, you know the meticulous care that goes into every check. Every gauge, every instrument, every control surface is carefully scrutinized before the plane leaves the ground. The 7-Second Quandary Imagine, however, if pilots were given just seven seconds to perform this…
My CFO just resigned. He had just gotten a great offer and a lot of equity to move to a startup. Soon after that, one of my board members reached out asking when I was going to hire a replacement. I told him I wasn’t. “What? You’re not going to…