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make me something special. Surely, I must have better judg- ment because of my extensive experience. Not long ago, we found ourselves stuck in Memphis waiting out a huge squall line moving through the DFW (Dallas-Fort Worth) area. All the airline flights to DFW were canceled and on FlightAware I counted 13 airplanes holding for better weather southeast of the front. Eventually, they all diverted. We went to lunch to wait it out. Two hours later, our trip looked possible. We departed Memphis (KMEM) in clear, warm skies. Our filed route had us arriving from the northeast and penetrating a significant line of weather. Over eastern Arkan- sas, Fort Worth Center said, “November 921 X-ray Tango, most of the arrivals are being rerouted over Oke City and then into Dallas. How does that look to you?” Puzzled, Larry and I looked at each other. “That’s a big devia- tion to the north, and we would still have to penetrate the line of weather building in Oklahoma,” I said. But that’s what the controller is suggesting, I thought to myself. Maybe we should just do what he says. Larry had a different idea. “Why don’t we try arriving from the southeast. It looks better and I don’t see any lightning on NEXRAD,” Larry said. “I think that is a great idea,” I responded. We asked for an amended route, flew the arrival into Mes- quite (KHQZ) in light to moderate rain and turbulence, shot the RNAV LPV 36 approach and broke out well above minimums. The plan worked perfectly. Larry, with much less experience in his logbook, exhibited good judgment. National Flight Unfortunately, we cannot buy good judgment. But we can do a few things to put us in a position to use it: 1. Train more than is required to be “legal.” If your insur- ance carrier says once per year, do it twice. If a simula- tor is available for your airplane, use it at least every other training event. 2. Fly several times a year, on real trips, in real weather, with a fully qualified mentor. Not your neighbor friend, but a professional who knows a lot more about your airplane and avionics than you do. 3. Join organizations specific to your airplane. For a few hundred dollars, they provide tremendous value. Attend the events and take advantage of the safety program- ming offered at their gatherings. 4. Don’t become complacent. Being a great pilot is much more than making a nice landing. 5. On your drive home from the airport, critique your per- formance. What could you have done better? And finally, buy a pair of epaulets and keep them under your pillow. This will help you dream about flying like a pro. Fly safe. Statement of Ownership, Management and Monthly Circulation of Twin & Turbine OWNER: Village Press, Inc. PUBLISHER: Village Press, Inc. EDITOR: Rebecca Groom Jacobs HEADQUARTERS OF PUBLISHER & PUBLICATION: 2779 Aero Park Dr., Traverse City Michigan 49686 STOCKHOLDERS: Village Press, Inc., David B. 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