Airmanship!

Do we need an expalnation? But before anything or the technical translation better we understand what it is? It is a proper way of treating others, in our particular case our flying brothers and sisters , treat then in the way that we would like and deserve to be treated at all times. It is about understanding, accepting and treating others , regardless of the position, function, type of license, type and size of the airplane that we fly or that we or then will eventually fly , in a correct, fair, helpful and proactive manner. You're going to tell me, obviously not? Not! We are all specimen of the same race, from the future young private pilot , the enthusiast, to the oldest pilot possible. We all share something in common ,we are accomplices in the good sense of the word, at least in many cases we share the same piece of the sky , or does an A380 or a C152 fly in a different kind of atmosphere? But the interesting thing is that what put us close ends up driving us away, pilots are competitive and in an environment where there is more pilots than jobs, competitiveness sometimes reaches the level of atrocity. Mixing in this recipe, an ego, by the way a EGO plus plus ++, where some pilots have and feel of being in a better place than us, in a job (even if it is not so good job) better from our job or even in some supposedly superior position or position that you poor and unemployed, or novice, or desperate flying brother looks as distant as possible, limiting interpersonal relationships to the icy world of the north pole. To make matters worse it does not only work out in the ground but also in the air too, cuting short , shorten the traffic, not make a relay even seeing the colleague trying to talk to the ATC and so goes on . Airmanship and ethical behavior have everything in common? Yes they do! One exists in partnership and symbiosis with the other, being ethical is the first step to having this essential feature for a true airplane pilot. Let's see the internet definition ? This definition addresses the more technical concept of airmanship: Airmanship is skill and knowledge. Airmanship covers a broad range of desirable behaviors and abilities in an aviator. It is not simply a measure of skill or technique, but also a measure of a pilot's awareness of the aircraft, the environment in which it operates, and its \ his own capabilities.FAA definition: The ability to operate an airplane with competence and The two fundamental principles of expert airmanship are skill, proficiency, and the discipline to apply them in a safe and efficient manner. Discipline is the foundation of airmanship.I could tell it was not so easy, was it? Let's understand better? A skill, a desirable behavior, an important skill. Requires ,how the article highlights, as basic caracteristics: Skill, proficiency and discipline. A skill is a competence that can and therefore requires constant training, constant improvement, both professional and personal improvement. Aviation is an interesting activity, personal and professional behavior always end up mixing at some point, and then we return to the beginning of the text, evolve in the personal treatment, in ethical behavior is the first step to seek and to evolve in the technical part and operational efficiency . And it complicates even more, because we understand that the pilot is a complete and complex human being, there is no possibility of being a (yes there is in some cases) a bad citizen and an excellent professional pilot for example, there are yes citizens and colleagues that reach the high level of mediocrity when they are in some kind of professional evolution. Probably you have already crossed your path with some of these terrible examples. In summary: Train, improve yourself, always seek to increase your skills and competences, be ethical and dedicated, assertive and above all respectful and humble. Exercise your : Airmenship, as the poet would say: It does well for health and strengthens friendship.