Too Many Low Time Pilots Die Every Year - How Not to Be One of Them

[@victorsabattini9679]

I am a retired United 777 pilot. 28k +/- hours. I liked EVERYTHING I heard. Great video . Thank you for making this important information available as a resource.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Victor…. coming from a guy with your level of experience, that is really fantastic to hear. Thank you for watching, and commenting!

[@markbrewer1988]

45-years ago, my PPL examiner turned to me with a smile on his face signing me off for my license said, "I am giving your two buckets today. The first is a full bucket of luck. The second is an empty bucket of experience. Your job is to fill the bucket of experience before your luck runs out". No better advice from him.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Oh….I like that one!

[@JLFerguson]

Great video as usual Trent! I’ve been with you since the beginning! I’m 47 and instrument rated SEL and also rotorcraft rated. Just over 600 hours and working on my Commercial. Ignore the trolls. Did you notice the teleprompter reflection in the background though?? Worth a chuckle. Keep up the great work!

[@dr.aviator]

T, F- the trolls bro. Know your limitations. Absolutely nothing wrong with that.

[@swolenation8550]

Best examiner comment ever 🎉

[@daveshangar6820]

Mine told me the same thing. Every time you get lucky, you take a piece of luck and put it in the bucket of experience. Eventually your luck runs out and all you have to rely on is experience.

[@frankrosenbloom]

I have nearly 800 hours and an instrument ticket, fly a well equipped Cessna 182, and I have very strict minimums. Vfr and ifr minimums relating to severity of winds, whether, potential icing et cetera. I've got an entire list. I decide not to fly about 20% of the time. My IFR minimums are 1000 ft ceilings. Yes, with a safety pilot in VFR I train for approaches to minimums but when I'm flying with my wife in the plane and relatives or friends are in the back I need to have 1000 feet before I go on instruments for taking off and I've got to be able to see 1000 feet AGL at my destination or I won't go. A friend of mine sometimes taunts me for not being bolder but I'm not going to change. I do not need to prove that I can land in a 25 knot crosswind, I've practiced it, I can do it if necessary, but if those are the expected winds I don't go. If it's too turbulent I don't go. I don't fly through fronts, anywhere near thunderstorms, I am meticulous about weight and balance. Just last week friends of ours flew in from the West Coast and we were supposed to fly to Memphis from Greenville SC. I didn't like the look of the weather over the smoky mountains and despite not wanting to disappoint friends and their wanting to go I canceled the flight. I'm not all that afraid of dying but I don't want to kill anybody else and I certainly don't want to ruin a good plane. Additionally, I can't bear to think about what would be written about me in the event I become a statistic. Good video and thanks.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I respect you for sticking with your minimums! Thx for watching and commenting 🙌

[@Cotz95]

Thanks for sharing this. Anything to help pilots feel more comfortable cancelling flights is a blessing. Better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air than being in the air wishing you were on the ground.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@DatahawkAviation]

"There's old pilots, and there's bold pilots, but there are no old bold pilots."

[@henrychinaski846]

German student pilot here, nearly 50 yo, post 1st solo. I read your post and just loved it. Security first. Thanks for sharing your opinion!

[@georgewchilds]

A Navy pilot once said, “Aviation is a self-cleaning oven.”

[@trent_dyrsmid]

That’s on point! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@daffidavit]

Cdr. David Fravor on the Lex Friedman show.

[@georgewchilds]

Exactly@@daffidavit

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@bobdobalina838]

Wait I don't quite get it. Every once in a while when it gets too dirty, it heats up to clean itself? 😅

[@lucasflores1890]

I am a 23-year-old private pilot who recently obtained my license. Thank you for creating this video to assist pilots like me in staying safe. Your reminder to use checklists and utilize resources is invaluable. This video is extremely helpful!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it helped! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@coolone7100]

@@trent_dyrsmidignore the trolls they are the ones that make the dying list

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@4420dano]

I’m passed 500 hours now , instrument rated and working on my commercial and you have it exactly right, Trent. I can sum it up even more simply….when you’re low time, YOU JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW. Those that don’t respect that truth are looking for trouble in the first years after they get their PPL. Cheers.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Agree completely! It’s what you don’t know, see, or consider that’ll get you. Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@DatahawkAviation]

Good to see how serious you are taking it, though. So many accidents I read about or watch, there are pilots with more (sometimes significant so) hours than you and it seems they refuse to get instrument rated... which just baffles me with all the great technology available... Hell, even if you've still got steam gauges, why anyone would refuse to get instrument-rated (and stay current) is just beyond me. We are already involved in an industry where *EIGHTY PERCENT* of all instructors have less than a year of experience... I'm pretty sure about you (and Trent, who just got a new sub out of this video) and I'm sure about myself that I don't want to hurt myself or ANYONE ELSE. I don't even really get to fly anymore, but if I was going to be again, I'd absolutely be getting current on my instrument rating before I went back up. People need to realize that a man who had been called "The World's Safest Pilot" -- the Senior Vice President of the AOPA Air Safety Institute, Richard McSpadden, was the other pilot killed in the accident that took former San Francisco 49er and New England Patriot, Russ Francis, late last year. It can happen to anyone, but doing everything you can to avoid it is very important. (They passed doing "The Impossible Turn" after an engine failure while about 1,000 AGL if I remember off top of my head on altittude.) THANK YOU BOTH for trying to be the strongest and safest aviators you can possibly be. You are appreciated! (EDIT: Grammar and clarification only!)

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comment with the community!

[@dennisstoesz]

Flying is not about the last 10.000 hrs, its about the next flight..

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@swolenation8550]

The overconfidence section… you are right on that one, many many “experienced” pilots are just too cocky 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Agree. Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@aaronjsolomon]

I was taking flight lessons 20 years ago--my grandfather was a WWII pilot, and I romanticized the profession. I read "The Killing Zone" and immediately stopped training. I realized that I didn't have the commitment to adopt the extremely serious attitudes necessary to protect myself and others while flying as a low-time pilot.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I respect your decision!

[@manifestgtr]

That’s an INCREDIBLY mature decision, dude. A lot of people would push past that point and some of those people end up becoming statistics. Sure, some of them also become great pilots. But I think that having the ability to stop and say “maybe this isn’t for me” well in advance is every bit as commendable as seeing it through.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@omidfilms]

There’s a saying with motorcycles “There are bold riders and old riders but there are no old bold riders”

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Same for pilots!

[@scottpatterson4105]

That originated in aviation, but alas, is nothing more than an old worn out, completely false cliché.

[@Faceplay2]

It’s not the same for pilots. Obviously, you have a lot of good pilots for the new here horror. Of pilots who have been a pilot for like 15 years but they suck at basically everything when it comes to the job they’re bad at checklist they’re bad at landings there’s some people just aren’t fit for certain things.

[@kevincaruthers5412]

@@Faceplay2 How can you still suck as a pilot after 15 years? I would think natural selection would take care of that...

[@quintingreen3489]

Damn that hits

[@KLee-su8ot]

Don’t let the trolls get to you. Those of us who are safe pilots completely understand what you are saying. Thank you for the content. Keep doing your thing. 👍🏽

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you, I will!

[@patrickheney9201]

Student pilot with less than 3 hours... Thank you for putting this together. Very helpful. It will be awhile before I'm at a point where many of those strikes would be something I'd even be capable of flying in, much less so confident that I'd need to check myself for over confidence, but it's still good to hear this early in my aviation journey.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brackenquinton2955]

As a low time pilot myself (540 TT) I really appreciate you making safety and risk mitigation cool. I see a lot of pilots in my current industry (aerial survey) bragging about making it out of sketchy situations, whether it be nasty weather, High winds, or pushing the IMSAFE checklist items to their absolute maximum. We need more people like you Trent in the pilot community. Keep up the great videos!!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Bracken….i appreciate that. Thank you for watching and sharing your POV!

[@coreyjordan2745]

I read the "Killing Zone" by Dr. Paul A Craig. I love how he writes. He is a great teacher about Aviation. I also have several books by Dr. Paul A. Craig. One particular is "Be a Better Pilot" - Making the right Decisions. So simple, easy, and fun the read. I had enjoyed it very much. It gave me so much encouragement to become a pilot. If anyone is interested. Highly recommend purchase it. Thank you, brother. for posting this informative video.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@robk.65]

The airplane I was supposed to start training in crashed two weeks ago due to engine failure. Pilot had to make emergency landing in a forest during approach. He walked away without injury. Thanks for devoting content to keep low time pilots safe!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Rob….wow! So glad you weren’t in it….and glad to hear he walked away!

[@hughtranter5044]

As an older person getting interested in aviation, and also a motorcyclist, your approach, attitude and strategies are superb, similarly to aviation, motorcycles do not tolerate bad decision making and a macho big ego, motorcyclists could benefit greatly from learning how smart aviators operate. Many thanks and best wishes from the UK, Hugh.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx Hugh! I ride bikes also. 3 decades now!

[@hughtranter5044]

@@trent_dyrsmid Planes and Motorcycles, now that is certainly the life, keep up the great work 👍 all the best Hugh

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx!

[@Marcosis53]

Great video Trent! Working towards career 3.0 after 19 yrs of no flying at 53. Im more cautious now than ever! 2 fatal crashes over last summer at my home airport F70, demonstrated exactly what you are talking about. I appreciate your content!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx Marco!!

[@hiswill1977]

Have to say my favorite part of aviation is the feeling of family with others. Fellow aviators are always willing to teach, help, or offer advice all with the goal of keeping you safe! Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge it’s very much appreciated by this “low time pilot” sir. May all your flights go smoothly

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks!

[@mikedenker7556]

I started my flying career back in high school is 1983. Have done both Part 135 and Part 121 flying in my career. I am currently a Lear 45 medevac captain based in Southeast Alaska. I applaud you for putting this video out. Everything I heard here is spot on in my opinion. I often tell my wife, “the day I come home and say I’ve got this flying thing licked, you take my ticket out of my wallet and cut it up.” What you said in this video is essential information for all pilots regardless of experience or flight time.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Mike….Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comment with the community!

[@efskyline]

Great Coverage, Trent! I follow a very similar 3-strike system and completely agree with every line item on yours. This is a career 2.0 at 45 years of age for me - CPASEL/MEL/IR w/625TT and 65multi at this stage. I'm building up the time in my Cherokee, my friends' airplanes, or flying for CAP almost daily, and leaning something new on every flight. Please keep up the good work with your videos. This type of content quite literally saves lives. Thank you!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much!!

[@pauljundu4969]

It’s a nice reminder that flying demands respecting rules & common sense - it’s better to be on the ground wishing you were up there rather than up there wishing you were on the ground- love your videos ❤❤❤

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Paul….thx for watching them! 🙌🙌

[@discernablewind6984]

CONGRATS on your video emphasizing SAFETY FIRST. As I continue my pilot adventure - after my career as a rescue diver/firefighter/emt - you cannot be SAFE ENOUGH and not be prepared enough for the unknowns. I have watched several seasoned pilots with lots of years under their belt perform to the best of their abilities under the circumstances and still lose their life, but they saved the lives of others. SAFETY CANNOT BE EMPHASIZED ENOUGH!! Best of luck to your endeavors. I hope to meet you one day on the tarmac. 👨🏽‍✈️🛩️✈️

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comment with the community!

[@Samebet455]

After many, many years of inactivity I am planning to reactivate my VFR PPL and then move up to an IFR and possibly more. Your experience, wisdom and recommendations have helped this low time pilot. Thank you!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@alphacharlieflies]

I saw your video on Instagram and i was also surprised by the comments. But thanks for sharing. You're doing a positive service to aviation community.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I appreciate that! Thank you!!

[@drewcollins4533]

Don't worry about the negative people. They probably don't fly. Just passed my private pilot check ride. Took a long time but got it done. You were one of the people that helped me get into this. You're a good mentor to a lot of pilots.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx Drew!

[@rbbeac]

I am coming from being a CDL driver for the last several years and moving into aviation. Comparing my million+ miles of safe driving to my newly formed entry into aviation I am happy to see that there are a lot of overlapping principles. One of the biggest things that is taught in the CDL world is the “Captain of Your Ship” principle. You are responsible for every aspect surrounding your rig. From your pretrip, to your load, securement, fuel, time management, navigation and post-trip. If there are high winds, precipitation, ice, or unsafe load conditions then as the driver of that truck you have a responsibility to stay off the road. The same applies to whether the vehicle has wings or wheels! The same attitudes that are in the PHAK are the same ones that can contribute to an inexperienced driver running a Peterbilt off the road or into a minivan full of kids. I currently haul over dimensional loads almost exclusively. It’s a task that will very quickly force you to set your ego aside and bolster your patience. Life gets very interesting and stressful when you get over 100,000 lbs. Keep making great content. I appreciate it, Trent. PS-I’m going to call you a 😸for the algorithm, but only because you’re Canadian! LOL JK

[@trent_dyrsmid]

🤣🤣🤣 Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@jbaldwin1368]

I’m an over-the-road truck driver as well and could not agree more. It doesn’t matter what niche of the transportation industry you are in, safety must always be the first consideration in the decision-making process.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@grantyentis5507]

I love and respect your approach and attitude toward flying! You cannot be too humble. When people like you are no longer found in the aviation community, then its time for aviation to be grounded.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re too kind!

[@MR-km7qm]

No need to be so defensive. Any form of success attracts trolls. You go on a roadtrip, you attract bugs! Awesome stuff!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I spend quite a bit of time each day replying to comments….so I don’t mind too much if I have fewer stupid ones to reply to 🤣

[@drewcummings2453]

The superior pilot uses his superior judgment to avoid having to use his superior skill!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Oh….I like that one!

[@EasyTarget892]

"No" is one of the most powerful words you use as a pilot. You can be guaranteed someone will be unhappy or disappointed when you use it. Some days you will be that person, other days it will be clients or passengers. It's not a people-pleasing business, it's an industry based on safety.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Agreed. Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@CourtlandCTower-td3bm]

You are awesome!!fantastic common sense!Private Pilot since 1974!Like your strike system!!Thank You

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for watching!

[@donovangilesx]

Just a bunch of tough guys until they wind up on a ‘Pilot Debrief’ video

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Yup.

[@patriceschrama2625]

Hey Trent, thank you for creating valuable content for all to benefit from. These trolls who are leaving negative comments including name calling, are losers. And like you said, they are helping the algorithm so whatever. I appreciate what you are doing and so many others do as well. Keep it coming! Thank you!!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@talmagehansen7481]

Thanks for the info. As always great video!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Any time! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@Skylion73]

Trent you are a success. For many of us 2.0 career individuals, you story is inspiring, your method is proven and your content is rich. We follow you! Don’t pay attention to the losers that only talk behind a keyboard and have zero results to show for.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Copy that!! Thank you :)

[@squaredforce1958]

Keep doing your thing Trent! Do not pay attention to the trolls and haters. The great poet French Montana once said “If don’t have haters, you ain’t poppin.” You have been a big inspiration to my aviation journey as a career 2.0 guy. Thank you and I’m cheering for you!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I appreciate that! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@raymcatee2648]

In this industry safety is always a necessity and a must.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@creisicrespo]

Another note: Watching videos like these should be mandatory for every single one of us throughout our career as an aviator. Great video 😀😀😀

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SuperAirplanemaster]

Hey Trent, great video. To those criticizing you for prioritizing safety in flying, including keeping yourself, your wife, and your family safe, just ignore them as you usually do. Your system for conducting safe flights is commendable, and it's likely a key reason you're still flying today. It not only safeguards you but also your students and loved ones. Pilots who oppose this approach are in the wrong. Personally, I prefer having a system in place that prioritizes safety over risking a flight. Losing out on flight time is a small price to pay for staying alive and flying another day. Keep up the excellent work despite the critics!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@gemini636501]

Non-pilot but hope to be one someday. Loved this video. Not only your wonderful content but also you are a fantastic communicator. So clear and everything you say. A terrific distillation of many topics I've heard aviation safety channels. Great job and you've got a new subscriber! And sure, I'm posting a comment to help your engagement numbers too! 😅

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you so much for the kind words about my work, as well as the comment!

[@feman43]

I've been flying since 1976. I like your check list. Very good. Two thumbs up.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Good to hear. Thanks!!

[@organicinsanity2534]

I’m just a flight simmer. No danger of ever flying (wheelchair) but I like your attitude keep up the good content and fly safe.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx!

[@campgroundsacrossamerica]

Actually I'm a new pilot and I'm glad you put up video's like this one. Why? Because it's true. Thanks for supporting the fact that I take extra time to make sure I'm going to be SAFE on each and every flight I go on. Thanks again.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx for watching!

[@therrdon1841]

Love the 3 strikes rule. I have used MY 3 strikes rule in many areas of my life, whether flying, parachuting, SCUBA, hiking, or even just a road trip. Being able to identify, quantify, and prioritize risk is key to safety and success.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@drumsticknuggets5123]

I'm not a pilot, but plan to train as one in the future. I think this is a common sense approach to anything with such high consequences. I rode a motorcycle for a couple of years, as a daily driver, and did so as safely as possible. Not being squirrelly goes a long way to staying alive. I'm encouraged to see others that take these things seriously.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comment with the community!

[@rameshnybergauthor]

What a great service you have provided sir! I haven’t even started my flight training yet; I’m trying to learn as much as I can before my first lesson. This is highly valuable info 👍🏼

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Best of luck!

[@phillipdickson6160]

Thanks Trent. Really good information and advice. I’m not a pilot,but exploring the idea at 52 years old and like you considering career 2.0

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Right on!

[@FlyWithFitz81]

This is fantastic advice no matter how many hours. 3 strikes is a fantastic approach to risk mitigation. Thanks for sharing.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@evanbanks3762]

Hey Trent, thanks for the video. I fly out of Corona (KAJO), and have done many flight to Palm Springs. I know exactly what you are talking about with the windmill’s and tough winds through the banning pass. Glad everything went okay, as you said safety so so important and always my top priority when preparing for a flight. Keep up the quality content🤙🏽

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@DReinbolz]

As a fellow Inland Empire-er, what location would you recommend for someone interested in starting their aviation journey? I live in Banning, and I’ve had similar thoughts about PSP, but then I wonder if that could mean a flying school located there may have solid instruction/exposure for a learner.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@eddy2561]

Good friend who's been flying over 50 years flipped his plane upside down during a landing and walked away from the crash!! An older 152 his insurance company totaled the plane....he believes the left wheel locked up whilst braking....most difficult part was getting out of the seat harness whilst upside down!!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Yikes!

[@AllenPortman]

I recently started back flying after starting back in the late 80s but even though I had completed everything except for completing my FAA checkride. Got busy with finishing a couple degrees and simply quit like an idiot. I had around 60 hours total when I first started flying. Surprisingly, it really came back to me quickly but think I am now 10X more cautious and nervous about flying than I was initially when in my 30s. I appreciate your video! I think there are those macho arrogant overly confident pilots that will sooner or later be humbled down...hopefully not killing themselves and others!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comment with the community!

[@wojohowitz5432]

Trent, thank-you for the effort and work you put into making us all better pilots. You are helping to swing the pendulum back to common sense, humanity and growth. Those who chose to go the other way and criticize common sense, well let's just say that some family trees need to be pruned.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Bahahahaha! Well said! Thank you so much for watching my videos!

[@cleanlude]

Great video! Your list of strikes seems very reasonable. I will add a counter-point that there is also a time and place to get a BIT out of your comfort zone (but always having an out and being ready to turn around if needed, etc.). In the beginning when I got my IFR rating, I would avoid any area showing NEXRAD precip or Convective Outlook (yellow) areas on Foreflight in my T182T. I eventually learned that you don't automatically die if you fly inside the boundaries of a Convective Sigmet (red). If you never fly near those things, you will also never learn what they look like and how to avoid them visually. With onboard XM Weather, radar, ADS-B in, etc. - I think it's important to be able to compare what the weather product looks like in real life. There is a balance between playing it safe and growing/learning as a pilot.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

I could not agree with you more. If you have at least one escape plan, it’s always good to fly near some questionable weather to gain the experience. That is exactly what I do.

[@MikeLitrel]

Really helpful. 60 hours. Bought the book you rec.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@timhoke2]

Trent, pay no attention to the naysayers. If this video saves just one life, you have provided a valuable service to the aviation community. I train at Hub City Aviation in Lubbock, Texas and they stress SAFETY, SAFETY, SAFETY. I have a little over 300 hours and realize how much I really don't know. I always try to fly with a buddy who flies better than I. Your red flag list is great.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you, Tim!

[@brewstrwa]

Long time follower-I can tell a difference in your tone when you're referring to the trolls. You add a hint of edginess. I like it!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Overtime, I’ve gotten sick of wasting my time reading and deleting their comments so in this video, I decided to see if I could prevent them from even making them, and it worked like a charm.

[@TheFlagsofDawn]

@@trent_dyrsmid just ignore them Trent unfortunate of life

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@NO-mi5mf]

Thanks for the video. I would say I struggle with overconfidence. In most areas of life, this can be ok. In aviation, prior to starting my training, I am working to learn to identify and properly adjust my mentality. I appreciate the delivery.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

The fact that you’re aware of this trait is the first step!

[@aldohattonduran5227]

Great video 📸 Trent 🛫🇺🇸🙌🏼 useful and necessary. BTW.. never ever pay attention to Trolls. Trolls gonna troll 🧌! The actions😂of a troll 🧌 is the written byproduct of a life of disappointment based on the inherent realization of unaccomplishment and thus low self esteem. You're on point ☝🏼

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Well said!

[@danetastic1]

Great video! I’m an aspiring career 2.0 pilot. 0 hours. However, just thinking about flying through the experience I do have in project management from career 1.0, this sounds like an intuitive and reasonable system to evaluate safety and mitigate risk and something I would very much use, regardless of how many hours I accumulate.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@lowrider7474]

Excellent video! My PPL instructor made a huge effort teaching me to not take unnecessary risks and to always be safety conscious. His teaching has stuck with me all the way through my training and I try to pass down that same knowledge to my students. The impression us instructors make on our students can lead to a great positive or negative change on safety culture in flying.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comment with the community!

[@jeeptjdad]

Trent, bravo for doing this video. I’m a fairly new pilot and I agree with all your points. I’m very careful in planning my flights and deciding whether it’s a go or no go situation. I’ll never put anyone flying with me in danger because I want to fly that day or because they want to fly that day. My job is to be them up and back down safely. Anyone who wants to troll you will be talked about when they become a statistic. Keep putting these videos out sir. Thank you.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@FlyingKat-ce4hd]

Thanks for all your input and thanks for calling out the trolls. Constructive criticism is one thing, being a critical jerk is uncalled for. God Bless.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

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[@mauricioperez5982]

TRent: I have been folowing you for a while. I am a 130 hrs new pilot and working on my IFR. Thank you for sharing your XP. Forget about idiots, even though I pray to God for them so eventually they wise up and avoid getting killed and / or someone else with them. I like the strikes list. I watch all the videos avoid crashes to learn from them and avoid those mistakes. Pilots with many hours crash too by becoming complacent. Your help as well as all those who post videos about aviation safety is invaluable. Thank you. I am 59 and working to get to commercial and CFI to fly for hire. Wish I had my own C172 to fly around any time weather permits but, it is what it is. I work 2 jobs to get the funds to do the training and advance and I take it very seriously when about to fly and avoid those hazardous attitudes. Thank you again. God bless

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comment with the community!

[@crochelt]

Useful way to think. Similar pitfalls occur in my life work, surgery.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@christophermetcalf4720]

This is probably one of my favorite videos of yours so far. I have worked in the industry as a Maintenance Technician for over two decades now. Safety has been near and dear to my heart for a long time, and now that I am working on CFI, even more so. I think this applies to all of us low time or not.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@JohnGNew]

Excellent, excellent advice. Student pilot here, and I'm taking your extremely sensible advice very seriously. I think that the habits that are formed as a student are the ones that stick with you, and so I intend to take every single flight I do as seriously, preparedly, and intentionally as I possibly can. Thanks for this (as for the trolls, it says much more about them than about you).

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@ubiratancardoso5923]

Yep! Check list, check list, check list and expect the unexpected especially right after take off. Fly safe folks!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@bwiggins75bw]

Thanks for sharing your aviation journey with us Trent!🙌

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You bet!

[@stevebrown2965]

In 1986 I had just received my Private Pilot licence with 70 hours mostly in a Cessna 152. Shortly thereafter I crashed a Piper Tomahawk basically because it's flight characteristics were so much different than the Cessna and I STALLED making a turn which would have been just fine to do in the Cessna... then I failed to recover and crashed into a wooded area, burning up the woods and myself. I spent over a month in a burn ward.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Ouch!!

[@LowWingFlyer]

202 hr IFR rated pilot here. Very good points throughout the video and a refresher on the basics we were taught in private training. Your 3 strikes list is somewhat restrictive but I also cannot argue with it as it will help keep you on the living side of aviation. I have personal minimums but it is not directly in front of me when planning a flight. I will add it to my ForeFlight so I see it every time I plan. Thanks for sharing!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You bet! Thx for watching!

[@Jeff_Bieren]

Great video! Thank you for posting it. Many trolls aren't pilots and don't get it ..they play on their PC or Xbox and forget that real life doesn't have a reset button. Simulators are great training tools if used correctly but flying in a real aircraft is quite different and can add a lot of stress that sitting in a gaming chair doesn't do.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Good point! Thank you for watching. :-)

[@HollyWik]

Thank you so much for this. I am a 52-year-old new pilot with less than 100 hours. I would be curious to see the NTSB's

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Holly…. if I had to guess, I would say that the older pilots would have a lower accident rate for the reasons that you explained. With age, comes wisdom. Thanks for watching!

[@jamescrist7060]

Trent, THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GOOD INFORMATION, GREAT JOB, APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mikeybarno]

This is great. I am a student pilot and my #1 goal is to be a safe and boring pilot. Thanks for the informative video.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Safe and boring is the way to go! Thx for watching!

[@Josh-qx8sq]

now at 53 hours and doing my initial skills test on Wednesday, really helpful video and definitely gave me a different perspective regarding safety and the seriousness behind this, those statistics are scary!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Best of luck!

[@martinjimenez7392]

Great real video for pilots to get an actual idea of the true dangers and not only seeing what happens to heavy jets.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@michael_viteritti]

This is a very valuable and informative video. Thanks a lot for creating and sharing it Trent 🙌😎✈️

[@trent_dyrsmid]

My pleasure!

[@atomiccigarco.atomiccigarc5208]

REQUISITE HUMILITY!!! Well Done Sir!!! Continued Success-J

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx!

[@baronvonronskisapp]

Thank you, Trent. Anytime I can learn about aviation from other dedicated aviators, I am in and remain humble to aviating. Great job.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@lalehbryanskrenes5692]

Thank you Trent!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

No worries!

[@cliffordrandell735]

I'm glad someone made a video like this especially in light of incidents like the TN FLY GIRL

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@DatahawkAviation]

I just found your channel, and subbed to you,on the strength of this video -- and I hope anyone that was being stupid and hating on you aren't actually up there in the skies, and are just armchair aviators. We need more aviators like you, and less like them. THANK YOU for trying to do more to keep our skies safe for the beautiful world of aviation.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thank you for that :)

[@Jeremiah-f8h]

Not a pilot, just looking into it at 47. This is an excellent video and triggered a reminder drilled into me many years ago at the police academy. “Always have a plan”. The point being, consider possibilities and mentally prepare for them. You’ll find you do the right thing automatically or have the answer when faced with a high stress situation. Just knowing myself, if I end up undertaking training, I know I’ll have a plan for where I can (as safely as possible) set down at any airport I’m leaving. As I research the risks of flying, I’ve noted a large number of accidents happen at take off. Whether overweight or reduction/loss of power, the unsuccessful outcomes appear to stem from panic and not recognizing an out (like still having a lot of runway left to abort) or a safe space head to immediately to set down (taking positive action) instead of stalling. Thanks for the good info!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@bombaso5539]

love your intelligence and use of common sense to flying . appreciation from a low time pilot.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thx!

[@mikemorgan4250]

Thank you for sharing your expanded strikes list.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

My pleasure!

[@jeffhamilton6581]

Hi Trent. I love the content of this video as I am your age and currently a low time pilot.Definitely a great system to follow and will be following this month as I accumulate 70+ hours of cross country for for my Commercial Certificate.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Jeff…..Glad you enjoyed it!

[@LukeKirk1113]

Somehow I missed this video when you made it, This is great stuff man! Amazing and necessary content👍 I love Mikes Strike system, I also adopted it as soon as I saw that video.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@samaanalkhaldi2364]

This video has been saved in my KZbin ATP playlist. Thank you 🎉

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful!

[@DanielleLintner]

I’ve been using the 3-strike system and have told a few friends about it, who have now implemented in it. I like the structure you’ve created for it! Mine is also ever evolving as I learn and develop as a pilot; I’m about to start instructing and am trying to figure out a way to present this to my students as well, when talking about personal minimums and risk management. Great video!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Danielle….good to hear! Did you happen to check out my CFI workflows?

[@homertribble1607]

Excellent advice, extremely good reminders. I want to survive too. Additional time in preflight planning is always worth the effort. Never rush! Be safe live long, keep alert.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@weok-doing-things]

It is great to hear more and more conversation about this things from people like you or Dan from Probable Cause. The more safety - the better.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for sharing your thoughtful comment with the community!

[@ticorodriguez100]

Thank you, great advice

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You are so welcome!

[@inkymark7655]

I had 3 in air engine failures, what saved me was knowing what to do and repeat what I practiced

[@trent_dyrsmid]

3!! Omg, you have terrible luck…but then amazing luck to have survived them all. Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@hughboyle]

Well done Trent. And, here's comment to help your algorithm. Keep up the good work!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks for that!

[@toniheinonen1034]

Not a pilot myself yet but I've been flying with a friend when she was getting her commercial license. Every time when she asked if I'd like to tag along on a certain day she added that the flight will be cancelled if the conditions change from expected. I think that's a good way to prepare people for the chance of cancelled flight. I'd imagine it makes easier for the pilot to make necessary calls too.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

She’s a smart pilot :)

[@Jay-mf7hl]

There’s always a very thin line between macho and death. I greatly appreciate your videos, Trent.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

You’re welcome, and I greatly appreciate you watching them :-)

[@WizardOfTuaz]

Love this 3 Strikes idea! I’m going to print this out as part of my personal checklist. It’s almost like a preemptive version of the Swiss cheese model in a way. Thank you!!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad to hear it! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@mannygathers2114]

Great insight using the data Trent. Great work!

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Glad you liked it! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment. It all helps my channel to grow and help more guys/gals like us!!

[@jingle1161]

I cannot imagine anyone having a problem with your message. There's no such thing as being over cautious in aviation. 👍

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@karimhafez8779]

You’re doing good and valuable work. My one advice fwiiw is, stop talking about trolls: though you may say you don’t care and that they actually help you, you come across as insecure and (forgive me) petty. As I said, yours is a valuable contribution, and I am very much looking forward to learning from you.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

The goal of the comment was to reduce troll comment so I didn’t have to bother reading and deleted them. It worked like a charm.

[@realrichtalks]

Thanks Trent. 30 hours into PPL. Great info I didn't even consider

[@trent_dyrsmid]

Rich….Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much for watching one of my videos! I really appreciate you taking a moment to comment!

[@dennischouinard4923]

Thanks, I always appreciate hearing from others.

[@trent_dyrsmid]

My pleasure!