CP.IX.H.R4

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• Risk Management Handbookp. 6-4
  Chapter 6: Threat and Error Management › Defenses Provided by the Pilot or Crew › Flying Skills (The Last Resort)

  Flying Skills (The Last Resort) Employing this defense becomes necessary after experiencing an undesired aircraft state that cannot be remedied with other defenses alone. Ability to take full control of the aircraft and return to safe flying parameters ... situation that could occur. Effective risk management and threat and error management usually prevent occurrences of an undesired aircraft state that may require a pilot to rely solely on flying skills as a defense. Proficiency A pilot who remains proficient…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 6-3
  Chapter 6: Threat and Error Management › Causes of Errors › Psychological Effects

  extreme may increase workload and confusion and may not address a threat or error properly. What is an Undesired Aircraft State? Flight crew error creates an undesired aircraft state described as: • Incorrect aircraft position, speed, attitude, or configuration…

• Risk Management Handbookp. G-3
  Glossary

  risk management methodology designed to anticipate and prevent threats from creating errors, trap errors before they cause undesired aircraft states, and mitigate undesired aircraft states to stop an incident or accident from occurring. Total risk. The sum of identified…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 6-3
  Chapter 6: Threat and Error Management › Defenses Provided to the Pilot or Crew › Checklists, Standard Operating Procedures, and Best Practices

  Defenses against Threats, Errors, and Undesired Aircraft States When a pilot perceives a flight condition that requires attention, the pilot may know what to do immediately or may need time to process alternatives. The pilot may utilize several different strategies ... provided. The manufacturer’s approved checklists, placards, and emergency procedures provide a basic defense against threats, errors, or undesired aircraft states. Many flight schools, flying clubs, and larger flight departments may develop checklists and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that enhance…

• Risk Management Handbookp. 7-2
  Chapter 7: Automation & Flight Path Management › Reliance on Automation

  compensate for ice accumulation. However, if the system exceeds its limits, it could disconnect and leave the aircraft in an undesired state. A pilot who has become unaccustomed to manual flight may not be prepared to handle the situation ... Reprogramming tasks that occur unexpectedly can trigger pilot errors, which may result in flight path deviations or other undesired aircraft states. Pilots should anticipate the need to fly manually and be prepared to maintain the desired flight path when manual…