just as people in many professions develop routines before demanding tasks.
But there is no universal requirement for pilots to touch an airplane before flying.
A pilot’s preflight responsibilities involve following the appropriate checklists and procedures, reviewing relevant information, and ensuring that required operational checks are completed.
A personal gesture, if a pilot chooses to have one, is separate from those responsibilities.
It’s also worth remembering that a pilot may touch part of an aircraft for an ordinary work-related reason. That contact shouldn’t automatically be interpreted as superstition or a
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