The Emergency Mind Podcast EP 92: Kim "KC" Campbell on Flying in the Face of Fear
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Sep 14, 2023 Retired Colonel Kim K.C. Campbell shares her experiences as a fighter pilot, discussing topics such as training to perform under pressure, the power of visualization, guiding others through challenges, embracing vulnerability, and facing fear with courage.
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Use Chair Flying To Preload Performance
- Prepare for high-pressure tasks with deliberate rehearsal like chair flying to reduce stress and increase familiarity.
- Kim Campbell visualized cockpit procedures the night before using a cockpit diagram so the real mission felt practiced and manageable.
Train Flexibility Separately From Technical Skills
- Flexibility under pressure is a separate skill from technical competence and must be trained explicitly.
- A10 pilots practiced mission changes mid-flight to force adaptive decision making when real close air support has no script.
Surviving A Missile Hit With Manual Reversion
- Kim Campbell describes being hit by a surface-to-air missile over Baghdad and reverting to manual backup controls.
- In ~20 seconds she used simulator training and an emergency backup (manual reversion) to regain control and climb away.