Instrument Rating – Helicopter › I. Preflight Preparation › Task B. Weather Information

IH.I.B.R1

Risk management

Making the go/no-go and continue/divert decisions, including:

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 2-14
Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › The Decision-Making Process › The Plan
evaluate the weather in real time without sacrificing situational awareness. And of course, weather information should drive a decision, even if that decision is to continue on the current plan. Pilots of aircraft without datalink weather should get updated weather…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 2-13
Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › The Decision-Making Process › The 5 Ps Check
first decision point is preflight in the flight planning room, where all the information is readily available to make a sound decision, and where communication and Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services are readily available to make alternate travel plans ... second easiest point in the flight to make a critical safety decision is just prior to takeoff. Few pilots have ever had to make an “emergency takeoff.” While the point of the 5P check is to help the pilot…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 13-2
Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making
into terrain (CFIT) awareness, and automation management. ADM is all about learning how to gather information, analyze it, and make decisions. It helps the pilot accurately assess and manage risk and make accurate and timely decisions. Although the flight ... include: • FAA-H-8083-2, Risk Management Handbook. • Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). • Advisory Circular (AC) 60-22, Aeronautical Decision Making, which provides background information about ADM training in the general aviation (GA) environment. • FAA-H-8083-25, Pilot’s Handbook…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 2-2
Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › History of ADM
hardware, and information supporting ADM to facilitate crew cooperation and improve decision-making. The goal of all flight crews is good ADM and the use of CRM is one way to make good decisions. Research in this area prompted ... Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to produce training directed at improving the decision-making of pilots and led to current FAA regulations that require that decision-making be taught as part of the pilot training curriculum. ADM research, development, and testing…