Cockpit 767 Quote by Augusten Burroughs
““I had always had the oddest feeling, consider it knowledge, that if I were ever to find myself inside the cockpit of a 767 with two dead piolets and afew hundred passengers in the cabin behind me, I would absolutely be able to land the ninety-thousand-pound jet.””
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Running with Scissors, 2002
Confidence in extreme skill can arise from deep knowledge, but overconfidence may ignore real dangers.
In simple terms: Confidence can be dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Balance confidence with realistic assessment.
Themes
confidence
risk
skill
Mood
tense
reflective
Type
cautionary
motivational
When to use this quote
- aviation training
- high‑stakes decision making
- emergency scenarios
Key Concepts
pilot expertise
cognitive bias
overconfidence
Questions to Reflect On
- What checks prevent overconfidence?
- How to assess skill limits?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence can lead to catastrophic errors.
