08/08/2025
Peter was not just a pilot, he was a Squadron Leader in the Ghana Air Force, which is a senior officer rank (equivalent to a Major in the Army).
That means we’re talking about someone with years of elite flight training, command experience, and razor-sharp decision-making skills.
As a Squadron leader, Peter was:
1. Trained to fly high-performance military jets, fast, agile, and demanding. This includes supersonic fighters, attack aircraft, and possibly trainer jets.
2. Deep in his understanding of aerodynamics, propulsion systems, avionics, and navigation, at a level far beyond civilian pilots.
3. Skilled in low-visibility flying, high-G maneuvers, evasive tactics, and emergency recovery procedures.
4. Able to analyze terrain, weather patterns, and mission risks with precision before a flight.
5. Able to use advanced navigation systems, both GPS and inertial navigation, and can perform dead-reckoning navigation if systems fail.
6. Not just a pilot, but commands multiple pilots and aircraft, overseeing their training, mission readiness, and discipline.
7. Equipped to train junior pilots in tactical flying, weapons systems handling, and mission ex*****on.
8. Capable of making split-second calls during missions that could affect lives, military assets, and national security.
9. If an engine fails, a system malfunctions, or weather turns dangerous, a squadron is experienced and can switch from mission mode to survival mode instantly.
10. Skilled in forced landings, emergency ejection, and minimizing casualties in a crash situation.
11. Able to endure extreme physical stress during high-speed turns and maneuvers without losing consciousness.
12. Able to maintain the endurance, reflexes, and alertness required for combat aviation.
13. Able to handle prolonged missions, irregular hours, and high-risk situations without performance drop.
Just to mention a few. To err is human. If for nothing at all, we must cancel the theory that Peter was inexperienced. Let's not even go there.
You're a leader even in death. The tragedy will remain a point for study at the military flight school.
Continue to rest in the unseen realms till we meet again.