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Not so fast, think first. Do it quickly to get it over with. It could happen to me.

The FAA. The pilot. The medical examiner.

It could happen to me. It cannot be that bad. It will not happen to me.

Making a rational judgment. Recognizing the invulnerability of the situation. Recognizing hazardous thoughts.

Invulnerability. Machismo. Impulsivity.

Anti Authority, Impulsivity, Macho, Resignation, and Invulnerability. Poor situational awareness, snap judgments, and lack of a decision making process. Poor risk management and lack of stress management.

I can do it. Taking chances is foolish. Nothing will happen.

Mechanical malfunction. Structural failure. Human error.

Someone else is responsible. What is the use? I am not helpless.

Application of stress management and risk element procedures. Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment. The mental process of analyzing all information in a particular situation and making a timely decision on what action to take.