The Second Stripe Challenge

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In the Mastery Flight Training Airmanship Model the four stripes of a Captain’s epaulets symbolize pursuit and attainment of each of these goals:

  1. Mastery of the aircraft, it systems and avionics
  2. Mastery of the environment, including weather, airports and airspace
  3. Mastery of human factors including Aeronautical Decision-Making and fitness for flight
  4. Mastery of command– anticipation of what is about to unfold, use of available resources in and out of the aircraft, and directing action for yourself and supporting resources