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Use of appropriate checklists.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 9-4
Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Placards › Performance (Section 5)
checklists to provide more detailed information about the various previously mentioned procedures. To avoid missing important steps, always use the appropriate checklists when available. Consistent adherence to approved checklists is a sign of a disciplined and competent pilot. Performance (Section ... performance, and landing performance. Figure 9-6 is an example of a typical performance graph. For more information on use of the charts, graphs, and tables, refer to Chapter 10, Aircraft Performance…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 8-6
Chapter 8: Aviation Instructor Responsibilities and Professionalism › Flight Instructor Responsibilities › Ensuring Learner Skill Set
Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) 8. Aeronautical decision-making (ADM)/risk management 9. Checklist usage 10. Spatial disorientation 11. Temporary flight restrictions (TFR) 12. Special use airspace (SUA) 13. Aviation security 14. Wire strike avoidance Flight instructors should be current ... flight instructor’s responsibility to maintain a current library of information. These sources are listed in the appropriate ACS/PTS, and other sources can be located on the Internet at www.faa.gov and www.faasafety.gov. The FAA websites provide comprehensive information to pilots…
Risk Management Handbook p. 6-5
Chapter 6: Threat and Error Management › Defenses Provided by the Pilot or Crew › Flying Skills (The Last Resort)
similar manner each time regardless of proficiency. For example, completing the preflight inspection of the aircraft by using and following the approved checklist every time is a mark of discipline. Discipline also affects aeronautical decision-making. A disciplined pilot will ... pilot. Pilots should perceive threats and errors and respond appropriately. The response may require the use of an appropriate checklist or may require more complex decision-making. A trained, proficient, and disciplined pilot uses appropriate threat and error management strategies…
Risk Management Handbook p. 8-3
Chapter 8: Aeronautical Decision-Making in Flight › Single-Pilot Resource Management
valuable single-pilot resource if the pilot uses the equipment proficiently and adjusts procedures appropriately. In some cases, the procedures for new equipment affect the aircraft checklists. A short video on modern installations and checklist management is available here…
Risk Management Handbook p. 5-4
Chapter 5: Mitigating Risk › Balanced Approach to Risk Management
flight of a general aviation aircraft on a transportation flight. It is appropriate to conduct a full risk management process for any flight, including the use of a FRAT. However, for less complex flights, such as a flight ... management training from a flight or ground instructor. • Use a formal risk management process to reduce risk on all complex flights. • If not using a FRAT, continue to use the PAVE checklist to identify hazards and assess and mitigate…
Standard Operating Procedures and Pilot Monitoring Duties for Flight Deck Crewmembers p. 5-1
Chapter 5. DEVELOPING CHECKLISTS
value if the flightcrew is not committed to their use. Without discipline and dedication to using the checklist at the appropriate times, errors will inevitably occur. Although it may be published in a manual, a checklist is designed for independent…