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Civilians are always landing planes in movies. Call me cynical, but I doubt I could wing it

The trope has spread from 1956’s Julie to modern disaster films, while real emergencies usually require guidance from professionals on the ground.

In our particular cultural moment, overestimating one’s ability to take on complex tasks seems less like hubris and more like the norm.

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Civilians are always landing planes in movies. Call me cynical, but I doubt I could wing it

In our particular cultural moment, overestimating one’s ability to take on complex tasks seems less like hubris and more like the norm.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
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