Get-there-itis” tempts pilots to push through marginal conditions just to reach the destination. At Akron–Canton, this might mean launching into a line of storms just to make a meeting in Chicago.
Cirrus aircraft are capable, but not invincible. External pressures—passengers, business, personal schedules—should never outweigh weather, fatigue, or readiness.
The smart move? Delay, divert, or cancel. The destination will still be there tomorrow. Safety must always come first.