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 good-luck ritual.
The important distinction is between a personal habit and a required professional procedure.
Why Do Some People Feel the Need to Touch the Plane?
For some travelers, the explanation may have more to do with psychology than aviation.
Flying is an unusual experience compared with most everyday activities.
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