Like a Pilot is your passport to behind the flight deck door. Join your host, Phil Wilkes, A380 pilot and trainer with four decades of flying experience as he unveils the soft skills pilots harness every time they step into those high-speed aluminum and carbon fiber giants we call airliners. From leadership to decision-making, teamwork to communication, we'll explore the 'how' and 'why' behind aviation being one of the safest modes of travel. Fasten your seatbelts, and let's embark on a journey through the skies, where pilots' expertise provides a blueprint for high performance in any field.
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Like a Pilot is your passport to behind the flight deck door. Join your host, Phil Wilkes, A380 pilot and trainer with four decades of flying experience as he unveils the soft skills pilots harness every time they step into those high-speed aluminum and carbon fiber giants we call airliners. From leadership to decision-making, teamwork to communication, we'll explore the 'how' and 'why' behind aviation being one of the safest modes of travel. Fasten your seatbelts, and let's embark on a journey through the skies, where pilots' expertise provides a blueprint for high performance in any field.
Understand... Like a Pilot | What's the Point of Knowledge?
Like a Pilot
13 minutes 32 seconds
1 year ago
Understand... Like a Pilot | What's the Point of Knowledge?
In this thought-provoking episode of Like a Pilot, we explore the critical role of knowledge in high-stakes environments. Join host Phil Wilkes as he delves into the importance of a strong foundational understanding, using the harrowing story of the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster as a backdrop. We'll examine how knowledge is the bedrock upon which all higher-level skills are built, from comprehension and application to synthesis and evaluation. This episode isn't just about aviation; it's a compelling look at how deep knowledge impacts decision-making and problem-solving in any field. Whether you're an aspiring pilot, a professional in another discipline, or simply a lifelong learner, Understand… Like a Pilot offers valuable insights into how knowledge can empower us, give us options, and enhance our performance in any aspect of life.
Like a Pilot
Like a Pilot is your passport to behind the flight deck door. Join your host, Phil Wilkes, A380 pilot and trainer with four decades of flying experience as he unveils the soft skills pilots harness every time they step into those high-speed aluminum and carbon fiber giants we call airliners. From leadership to decision-making, teamwork to communication, we'll explore the 'how' and 'why' behind aviation being one of the safest modes of travel. Fasten your seatbelts, and let's embark on a journey through the skies, where pilots' expertise provides a blueprint for high performance in any field.
