1. Act safely, even when no one is watching. 
 2. Accept that it could happen to you 
 3. Always follow the rules
 4. Abide by personal minimums 
 5. Always steady, never impulsive 
 6. Own the outcome and speak up 
 7. Never cut corners 
 8. Never say "Hey, watch this!"
 9. Regularly use simulated training environments  
 10. Believe that zero fatal accidents is achievable 
 
 Nick Mayhew is a pilot and instructor of nearly five decades. From serving as an officer in the UK’s Royal Navy, to managing training programs at Bristow Academy, Nick understands the habits that shape a successful aviator. 

In this conversation, Nick will guide us through his cleverly named “Enjoy Retirement” checklist — a set of ten rules that, if followed, secure a pilot’s best chance of a long career.