Instrument Rating – Airplane › I. Preflight Preparation › Task A. Pilot Qualifications

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Risk management

Personal minimums.

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Risk Management Handbook p. 2-4
Chapter 2: Personal Minimums › Personal Minimums › Step 5—Adjust for Specific Conditions
Step 4—Assemble and Evaluate Combining all these numbers results in a baseline personal minimums table as shown in Figure 2-8. Figure 2-8. Sample baseline personal minimums. Step 5—Adjust for Specific Conditions Any flight a pilot makes ... vary considerably. Both individually and in combination, these factors can compress or expand the safety buffer provided by baseline personal minimums. Consequently, a pilot should develop a practical way to adjust baseline personal minimums to accommodate specific conditions or aircraft…
Risk Management Handbook p. 2-1
Chapter 2: Personal Minimums › Personal Minimums › Step 2—Assess Experience and Comfort Level
Chapter 2: Personal Minimums Introduction Personal Minimums Step 1—Review Weather Flight Categories Step 2—Assess Experience and Comfort Level Introduction Federal regulations that apply to aviation do not cover every situation nor do they guarantee safety. For example ... risk for an incident or accident. Therefore, pilots should consider non-mandatory self-regulation in the form of personal minimums. Personal Minimums Pilots who understand the difference between what is “smart” or “safe” based on pilot experience and proficiency establish…
Risk Management Handbook p. 2-3
Chapter 2: Personal Minimums › Personal Minimums › Step 3—Consider Other Conditions
Experience and comfort level assessment for combined VFR and IFR. Step 3—Consider Other Conditions Pilots should also have personal minimums for wind and turbulence and record the most challenging wind conditions comfortably experienced during the last six to twelve…