The Debrief That Keeps Fighter Pilots Alive...
How fighter pilots analyze mistakes, uncover root causes, and prevent the next one — and how you can apply the same process in your own flying.
This guide breaks down the exact debriefing framework fighter pilots use to learn from mistakes and improve safety — flight after flight.
What This Guide Teaches
- The exact questions fighter pilots ask after every flight
- A simple, repeatable debrief process you can apply immediately
- How to separate ego from performance
- How to identify decision errors before they repeat
- How to turn every flight into a learning opportunity
Used By Pilots
Who Take Improvement Seriously
"As a bush pilot in Papua New Guinea, flying through rugged terrain and unpredictable weather, I’ve learned that these principles aren’t optional—they’re essential. Debriefing, analyzing every decision, and constantly improving have kept me flying safely in some of the world’s most challenging conditions. Understanding the ‘why’ behind every mistake is what leads to real improvement—and real safety"
-Ryan "The Missionary Bush Pilot"
"Nobody understands the value and processes of a good debrief better than Hoover. His experience as a fighter pilot is invaluable and we can all learn from what he brings to General Aviation"
- Jason Miller, CFI, Founder of The Finer Points
"These are solid principles and practices that all students and pilots can employ in their day to day aviation journey! Becoming a pilot is a lifelong commitment of learning and adjusting. Following these principles will definitely accelerate the learning phase making not just the pilot safer, but also the airspace around them! "
- Kay, "Fly With Kay"
Why This Belongs in Every Pilot’s Debrief
Turn Every Flight Into a Learning Loop
Fighter pilots don’t rely on experience alone — they analyze decisions, extract lessons, and apply them on the next flight.
This guide breaks down that same debrief framework.
A Structured Post-Flight Debrief Tool
A simple, repeatable system for students, private pilots, instructors, and experienced aviators.
Build Safer Flying Habits
The safest pilots aren’t perfect — they’re disciplined about learning from every flight.
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