Fly the Plane Work the Problem Several pilots I know express a standard command often given to less experienced pilots Fly the plane work the problem The context involves pilots who fixate on a problem like a storm console light or other issues Riveting one's eyes on a single point to the exclusion of the bigger picture can quickly result in disastrous outcomes especially when piloting an aircraft The crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight on December caused fatalities An investigation revealed that the cockpit crew fixated on a burned-out landing gear light while failing to recognize the disengaged autopilot [... more]