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SkillComplete the appropriate checklist(s).
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- Chapter 8: Aeronautical Decision-Making in Flight › Single-Pilot Resource Management
some cases, the procedures for new equipment affect the aircraft checklists. A short video on modern installations and checklist management is available here. In a single-pilot operation, pilots often gather, organize, and manage available resources before flight to make ... needed information at hand. For example, while en route to an airport the aircraft alternator fails. After completing the appropriate checklist, the alternator remains off line, and the battery will only provide electricity for a short time. The pilot decides…
- Chapter 12: Transition to Complex Airplanes › Retractable Landing Gear › Approach and Landing
retractable landing gear requires the deliberate, careful, and continued use of an appropriate checklist. When on the downwind leg, make it a habit to complete the before-landing checklist for that airplane. This accomplishes two purposes—it ensures that action…
- Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Final Approach › Stabilized Approach Concept
setting. The pilot should use a power setting appropriate for the aircraft configuration and not below the minimum power for approach as defined by the AFM. 7. Briefings and checklists. Completing all briefings and checklists prior to initiating the approach…
- Chapter 7: Automation & Flight Path Management › Balancing Automated & Manual Flight
appropriate checklists. These tasks will increase workload and divert pilot attention from monitoring and controlling the flight path. If using an autopilot to track the approach, the automation performs the control inputs and allows the pilot to complete other tasks…
- Chapter 6: Threat and Error Management › Defenses Provided by the Pilot or Crew › Flying Skills (The Last Resort)
task in a 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 ... either provided to the pilot or provided by the 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…
- Chapter 10: IFR Flight › Conducting an IFR Flight › Arrival
overcast and the visibility is 4 miles.” “Cleared to land runway 14, Cessna 30A.” Continue the approach, complete the appropriate checklists, cross AVYUM, and begin the final descent. At 700 feet MSL visual contact with the airport is possible. Slow ... left at taxiway Bravo and contact ground on 120.4.” “Roger, Cessna 30A.” Taxi clear of the runway and complete the appropriate checklists. The tower automatically cancels the IFR flight plan. Chapter 11: Emergency Operations Changing weather conditions, air traffic control…