Comment by LegNeato

No, it means not being able to see what is going on. Which is literally what the word blind means. You can be blinded by many things (blindfold, clouds/fog, bright lights, darkness, accidents, genetics, etc), permanently and temporarily. Non-humans can be blind and blinded. YOU are making it about a specific situation and projecting value judgements on it.

The author specifically says FLYING blind. Not "stumbling around like a blind person" or some such. If you are offended, that is on you. It's your right to be offended of course, but don't expect people to join in your delusion.