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What does real command look like in aviation?

In this short reflection, I draw a line from naval command in World War II to modern cockpit leadership—exploring what it truly means to be Pilot in Command.

Leadership isn’t loud.
It isn’t flashy.
And it isn’t optional.

From destroyer captains escorting convoys across the Atlantic to pilots signing the release today, the principle remains the same:
You can delegate tasks—but never responsibility.

This is a read-aloud essay on command, conscience, and the mindset every captain carries.

If this resonates with your experience as PIC, I’d welcome your thoughts in the comments.

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David Twibell
Flight Instructor | Airline Transport Pilot