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This is precisely why people train for sudden depressurization. That way when the unexpected thing happens, you're ready for it anyways. If you're not, nobody s

This is precisely why people train for sudden depressurization. That way when the unexpected thing happens, you're ready for it anyways. If you're not, nobody should have given you your license. I know friends who have had real emergencies and handled them gracefully. I have had my engine suddenly quit on me while I was over downtown Dallas, and I've had my oxygen system fail up in the flight levels. Handled both just fine. If you were well-trained, training just kicks in. If something bad going suddenly scares you, if you're not comfortable with your ability to handle sudden spikes in stress, you're just not cut out to be a pilot.

Retric 8y ago
Something clicked when you mentioned being ‘given a license.’ Realistic and regular training can make a huge difference and is really important. But, it only goes so far. Some people simply react poorly in stressful situations so organizations tend to simply resort to filtering people out. That does not happen nearly as much in general aviation. Sometimes people go unaturally calm, other times they flip out and it’s not always predictable how someone is going to react. So, this might not be an issue for you, but plenty of evidence suggests it is a widespread issue.
perl4ever 8y ago
"If something bad going suddenly scares you, if you're not comfortable with your ability to handle sudden spikes in stress, you're just not cut out to be a pilot." Perhaps, but if you think it is possible to be certain of your ability to handle stress before actually experiencing it, then you have never been tested.