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The first thing I do on a day that I will be flying is to check the weather for the area I will be flying that means my depature and destenation.

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Aviation Weather Overview

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Aviation Weather Center Mission Statement:

The Aviation Weather Center delivers consistent, timely and accurate weather information for the world airspace system. We are a team of highly skilled people dedicated to working with customers and partners to enhance safe and efficient flight.

To be the trusted authority and leading innovator for aviation weather information.

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After checking the weather Im going to run the Imsafe checklist to ensure im safe to fly.

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There are at least three kinds of stress that pilots should be aware of: Physiological, environmental and psychological stress.

Physiological stress is stress in the physical sense. It comes from fatigue, strenuous exercise, being out of shape or changing time zones, to name a few. Unhealthy eating habits, illness, and other physical ailments are included in this category, too.

Environmental stress comes from the immediate surroundings and includes things such as being too hot or too cold, inadequate oxygen levels or loud noises.

Psychological stress can be more difficult to identify. This category of stress includes anxiety, social and emotional factors and mental fatigue. Psychological stress can occur for many reasons such as divorce, family problems, financial troubles or just a change in schedule.

A small level of stress can be a good thing, as it keeps pilots aware and on their toes. But stress can accumulate and affect performance. Also, everyone handles stress differently. A source of anxiety for one person might be a fun challenge for another person. It's important for pilots to be able to recognize and evaluate their stressors so they can mitigate risk.

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Pilot Risk Management: The I'M SAFE Checklist

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There are at least three kinds of stress that pilots should be aware of: Physiological, environmental and psychological stress. Physiological stress is stress in the physical sense. It comes from fatigue, strenuous exercise, being out of shape or changing time zones, to name a few.

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I will preflight the aircraft remembering any hazardous weather and making sure all saftey equipment works.

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How perfect and infallible is your memory? Would you bet your life on it? Probably not, but if you are taking off for a flight without having gone through a preflight checklist, you are indeed betting your life on your memory.

If this is you, it's time to stop rolling the dice and commit to using a preflight checklist. Already have a checklist? Great - read on for ideas on how to enhance it and take it to the next level.

What is a preflight checklist?

Simply put, a preflight checklist is a list of tasks that a pilot and/or crew must perform prior to takeoff. The checklist is aircraft specific and can be arranged in sequential or segmented order.

Where do preflight checklists come from?

The concept of pre-flight checklists originated in 1935 as a result of a fatal accident on one of the first test flights of the B-17. The pilot had left the elevator lock on, so once the place was in the air, it didn't respond to pitch control.

During an after-action review following the incident, Boeing realized that the aircraft was too complex for pilots' memories. It was unrealistic and unsafe to rely on pilot memory for everything that must be completed and checked prior to flight.

The solution? A preflight checklist.

Why should I use a preflight checklist?

We may be tempted to think that just because we have run through a series of pre-flight procedures hundreds or thousands of times, we can simply remember them all. A checklist may seem like an extra, unwarranted step or a questioning of our capabilities, but it is really a means of doublechecking our memory and avoiding overlooking critical steps in our pre-flight procedures. Failure to follow pre-flight checklists has contributed to many aircraft accidents that may otherwise have been avoided.

What does a good preflight checklist look like and how do I create one?

A good preflight checklist is precise, efficient, practical and easy to use even under stress. It clearly states the item/part (ex- flaps) and the action (ex-down).

To give you an idea of what a checklist looks like, here is a sample for a Cessna 172. It takes you through the initial aircraft inspection and stops just before you start the engine.

Download this checklist to use as a template to create your own checklist. (Keep in mind that you should always consult your pilot's operating handbook (POH) to ensure that your checklist is correct for your aircraft.)
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION CABIN EMPENNAGE RIGHT WING NOSE LEFT WING
How to take your preflight checklist to the next level

You've reviewed your POH, you've created a checklist, and you faithfully follow the checklist on every flight. Is there anything you could be doing better?

The FAA challenges you to create an advanced preflight checklist - an enhanced, aircraft-specific version of your standard preflight checklist. Consider maintenance history, Airworthiness Directives (AD), Advisory Circulars (AC), Maintenance Alerts, Safety Alerts for Operators and any manufacturer-specific safety and service-related information. After reviewing all this information, add pertinent items to the checklist so you remember to inspect those key components at the appropriate times.

Learning Lessons

Preflight checklists are an important safety measure that should not be overlooked.

A good preflight checklist is precise, efficient, practical and easy to use even under stress.

Create your own personal checklist for your aircraft using the POH as a guide.

For an advanced version of your checklist, add in aircraft-specific safety concerns based on recommendations from the FAA's advanced preflight checklist pamphlet.

PilotMall.com sells preflight checklists from Checkmate Aviation and Qref. You can view all Aviation Checklists Here.

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Preflight Checklists are Crucial to Safety (Download Checklist)

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How perfect and infallible is your memory? Would you bet your life on it? Probably not, but if you are taking off for a flight without having gone through a preflight checklist, you are indeed betting your life on your memory. If this is you, it's time to stop rolling the dice and commit to using a preflight checklist.

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Aviation Weather Overview

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Aviation Weather Center Mission Statement:

The Aviation Weather Center delivers consistent, timely and accurate weather information for the world airspace system. We are a team of highly skilled people dedicated to working with customers and partners to enhance safe and efficient flight.

To be the trusted authority and leading innovator for aviation weather information.

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file a flight plan IFR OR VFR!

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it is important to get flight following or your IFR flight plan to ensure safety

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make sure the aircraft is all in good shape for the next flight and sucure. also remember anythings you wish you did diffrent for next time.