PILOT AIRCRAFT ENVIRONMENT
Experience/Recency
Takeoffs/Landings In the last
days
Hours in make/model In the last
days
Instrument approaches In the last
(simulated or actual) days
Instrument flight hours In the last
(simulated or actual) days
Terrain and airspace Familiar?
Physical Condition
Illnesses, none in the last days
Medication/Drugs, none in days
Stressful Event, none in days
Alcohol, none in the last In last 24hrs
Fatigue: hours of sleep In last 24hrs
Eating/Nourishment/Water hours ago
Fuel Reserves
VFR Day hours
Night hours
IFR Day hours
Night hours
Experience in type
Takeoffs/Landings, number
in aircraft type, in the last days
Aircraft Performance
Consider the following:
Gross weight
Load distribution
Density Altitude
Performance Charts
Ensure you have a margin of safety
Aircraft Equipment
Avionics/GPS, familiar with
Autopilot, familiar with
COM/NAV, appropriate
Charts, current & adequate
Clothing, suitable for flight
Survival gear, suitable for flight
Required Documents (ARROW)
Required Inspections (AVIATE)
Required Equipment (91.205)
Other
Airport Conditions
Crosswind, Departure % max POH
Crosswind, Arrival % max POH
Runway length, Departure % over POH
Runway length, Arrival % over POH
Weather
Forecast, not more than Hours old
Icing conditions, familiar
Weather for VFR
Ceiling Day feet
Night feet
Visibility Day miles
Night miles
Weather for IFR
Precision Approaches
Ceiling ft above min
Visibility mi above min
Non-Precision Approaches
Ceiling ft above min
Visibility mi above min
Missed Approaches
No more than before divert
Takeoff Minimums
Ceiling feet
Visibility miles
Trip Planning
Allowance for delays, _______ minutes
Diversion/Cancellation Alternate Plans
Notification of person(s) you are meeting.
Passengers briefed on diversion/
cancellation plans and alternates.
Modification or cancellation of car rental,
restaurant, or hotel reservations.
Alternate transportation (air/car/etc)
Personal Equipment
Credit card & telephone numbers
available for alternate plans.
Appropriate clothing or personal needs
(eyewear, medication) in the event of
unexpected stay.
For More Information, Call:
Darren Smith, ATP, CFII/MEI
Certificated Flight Instructor
813-503-3322
[email protected]
www.cfidarren.com
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Importance of Trip
The more important the trip, the
more tendency there is to
compr omi se your per sonal
minimums, and the more important
it becomes to have alternate plans.
A public service of:
ADAPTATION REPRINT OF FAA P-8740-55 AFS-810(1996)
Thanks to:
FAA Aviation Safety Program
The Ohio State University
King Schools
Practice Conservatism Without Guilt Each item provides you with either a space to complete a personal minimum or a checklist item to think about. Spend some quiet time completing each
blank & consider other items that apply to your personal minimums. Give yourself permission to choose higher minimums than those specified in the regulations, aircraft flight manuals, or other
rules. How to Use Your Checklist Use this checklist just as you would one for your aircraft. Carry the checklist in your flight kit. Use it at home as you start planning a flight and again just
before you make your final decision to fly. Be wary if you have an item thats marginal in any single risk factor category. But if you have items in more than one category, you may be headed for
trouble. If you have marginal items in two or more risk factors/categories, dont go! Periodically review and revise your personal minimums checklist as your personal circumstances
change, such as your proficiency, recency, or training. You should never make your minimums less restrictive unless a significant positive event has occurred. However, it is okay to make your
minimums more restrictive at any time. Never make your minimums less restrictive when you are planning a specific flight, or else external pressures will influence you.
An easy-to-use, personal tool, tailored to your level of skill,
knowledge, and ability.
Helps you control & manage risk by identifying even subtle risk factors
Lets you fly with less stress and less risk.
EXTERNAL
PRESSURES
