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[davidconnolly]

You could tell how personal this video was for you to make. Thank you. It’s a great reminder for us all

[UncleKennysPlace]

Those Flying Jet Skis that cost as much as a house have miniscule useful loads.

[Ryanboy]

Great analysis of this accident. You can clearly see the three attempts to take off on the video. If you are going to lie like that on an official NTSB investigation or any deception as a pilot you dont belong in the airplane. Your integrity and reputation in this community is everything.

[kirkmorrison]

I fight confirmation bias, I learned to the hard way twice, once a back injury the second was Necrotizing Fasciitis (flesh eating bacteria) and almost died. I learned to listen to that little voice every time.

[P_Mann]

I hope Icon learns to have its pilot reps prioritize customer care and safety over ac sales, and I imagine it may tie to changing the sales incentive structure. Reps making decisions clearly in favor of customer safety is a good way to show that Icon itself emphasizes safety in its products and services.

[chrism]

Very fine presentation that emphasized exactly what should have been emphasized. Keep up the good work - I hope I get a chance to fly with you some day...

[jalensi]

Sorry for your loss, great video. Much appreciated.

[seancooper]

Wow, really great analysis. I was on the edge of my seat all the way to the end. Thank you so much for this invaluable information. Yes I have learned a lot…thanks to you! I am very sorry for the loss of your friend.

[CyberSystemOverload]

There are a LOT of life lessons in this excellent video thank you. I never compromise on my safety and my duty of safety to others. I have been a passenger in a friends sports car when he was driving really fast and aggressively and I was getting worried. I knew he'd laugh and keep going if I begged him to stop so I knew what WOULD make him stop. "I think Im gonna throw up, pull over quick" The prospect of vomit inside his precious car was too much and he hurriedly stopped. I got out, reached back in, grabbed my backpack, told him to carry on and that I was gonna get an Uber and bid him goodbye. I never spoke to him again.

Another time I declined to go to a friends birthday party because the weather was blowing snow and icy roads. "Sorry, I cant come".

Finally as a VFR-only private pilot I was gonna take 3 friends up in a Piper Warrior. They were so hyped to go. Even though it was just a VFR hop close by I didnt like the look of some dark looking clouds in the distance. This was during the preflight that I was staring at those clouds no doubt feeling some pressure to give my friends this ride they were looking forward to. They saw me putting the chocks back on the wheels, putting the pitot cover back on, cancelling the fuel request, unplugging my headset. "I'm sorry guys, those clouds worry me they have a habit of closing in fast"

Being non pilots they protested "They are MILES away dude!" We all walked back to the FBO and after 30 minutes went to Taco Bell. We all sat down and then heard the loud crack of thunder and the skies opened in a deluge. It all went dark and misty, about 45 min later the field was IFR. Friends stared silently out the big windows at the rain driving down along with cloud-cloud lightning.

The following week I saw the coolest message on my phone from one of those friends. She said "I'll fly with you anytime, thanks for what you did"
If it doesn't feel right just walk away. It does not matter if you were wrong - you're alive!

[chrisschreiber]

Awesome analysis. Just got my cfi (your oral exam prep was priceless) and this is the kind of adm that I teach my students. Thank you for taking your time to provide these resources!

[michaell]

Great analysis. I always learn something from watching your videos. So sorry for your loss. Thanks for your invaluable input.

[johnstokes]

You should be a life lessons coach. Your advice applies to most situations in life. Great job.

[Jeffrey-Flys]

REACT checklist... Airspeed/Acceleration was absolutely a NO-GO

[mrmikesparks]

Jon,
WELL DONE SIR!
BRAVO!
I have watched a lot of your content, and many other notable aviation YouTuber's content over the last few years. The amount of time and effort and HEART that you put into this particular video is clearly evident! (not that your others aren't equally as good!) My condolences for the loss of your friend, and the heartbreak this accident must have brought back considering the numerous similarities between the two. Many blessings to you sir for the time and effort you put into teaching us from other's mistakes in the hopes that it will keep us from making the same mistakes with catastrophic consequences. God Bless!

[chrisruf]

Every student should have to watch this.

[scottmattern]

Powerful talk. I'm not a pilot, but I appreciate this video.

[jeancouture]

Great video, as usual. You remind us there is never a little flight, and you d better be ready and have thought throught it before the take off. I must admit that I often skip the t/off performance portion of preflight…. This video is the little tap on the shoulder to never skip any steps

[kirkmorrison]

I'm sorry for the loss of your friend, that is a very rough thing to go through

[robdc]

Thank you, John. This reminds me of the four stages of competence.

Being conscious of your incompetence may feel like your always nervous, but it is a very safe state - you know the things you can't do, and you'll shy away from putting yourself in dangerous positions.

Being unconscious of your incompetence is the most dangerous state.

[Nhawthorne]

Auditory exclusion is a very real, very serious thing. If you want to learn more look it up. We talk about this in law enforcement all the time. Great presentation.