Hit 5,000 flight hours last Tuesday and it changed how I look at my bench work

I was always the guy who thought bench testing was just busywork between flights. Then I counted up my logbook and saw 5,000 hours in the air. That number hit me because I realized I've been trusting my own installs and repairs up there the whole time. Now I'm way more careful with my wire splices and connector checks because I know I'll be the one flying with them someday. Anyone else feel different about their ground work after logging a certain number of hours?

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hannah_price798d ago

Ngl that puts things in perspective for me too.

smith.anna8d ago

Started journaling when things felt overwhelming and it really helped me focus on what I could control. Even just writing down three small things I was grateful for each day shifted my mindset over time. That simple habit made a bigger difference than I expected.