Stress is a very subjective matter – every individual is different and stress reactions as well as their magnitudes differ from person to person. The individual level of stress depends on the individual’s subjective perception of available abilities and comparing them to the situational demands.

In this case, the pilot performed a successful landing, under adverse conditions. Now that he has experienced it and knows that he is able to do it, the next time a landing is attempted under similar conditions, the level of stress experienced will be lower.