The number 1 priority for pilots is to fly the plane within is capabilities/parameters/ Sounds obvious doesn't it.

For drivers it is to guide the car with traction and control. The smallest but most beneficial course correction is your goal. That normally means going straight controlling speed.

Big maneuvers are dangerous and rare.

Call it the economy of motion.


Even when out of control spinning around, you still have control of the rate of that spin with torque from accelerating and a bit less with steering. Take whatever control you find.