My Self-Briefing Checklist by E Mybus https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv Aviation Self-briefing Procedure en-us 2021-04-22 06:21:46 UTC 2021-04-22 09:09:55 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f6a5.png 1. Weather Check 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1445944200 Look outside (and refresh on weather science if needed)]]> 2021-04-22 06:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1445944200 1a. Know of and have access to weather information 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1445948326 Be able to access weather data ie: AWC, 1800wxbrief, etc (or Foreflight if you have $)
also have access to reference material like FAR/AIM, Aviation Weather Textbook, ]]> 2021-04-22 06:56:42 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1445948326 2. Self Evaluation 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1445963730 IMSAFE,
Mentally prepared, rested not tired, not distracted.
Then:
SELF PREFLIGHT:
Currency
Appopriate clothes and/or gear (HG harness, helmet parachute etc.)
Cell Phone
water and/or food]]> 2021-04-22 07:01:29 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1445963730 3. Aircraft Checks 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446001277 Determine which aircraft is being used:
Hang glider or Paraglider or powered Ultralight or LIghtsport or SE Fixed Wing, etc
-Paper work
-Maintenance up to date
-Performance evaluation for flight planing
-Preflight (POH)]]> 2021-04-22 07:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446001277 4. Flight Planing 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446018986 Evaluate departure and destination locations, and alternate destination options
If in powered Airplanes:
   Runway dimensions and info and obstacles?
   Airport info (fuel, lights, etc)
...
If Freeflight (HG/PG)
   Launch info (directions, slope, terrain, obstacles, access, or if towing; type of towing?
   LZ options and info (size, wind preference, access, obstacles, owners? etc.)
   Possibly need to secure retrieval driver.

Use Online and Physical Maps
Start talking with others who will be involved (driver, other pilots passengers etc)

]]> 2021-04-22 07:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446018986 4a. Weather Overview 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446041125 *Read Area forecasts Forecast discussion
then:
Compare weather restictions based on previous criteria.
(ie: No hang gliding in IFR conditions and ... length runway not useble in Hot high conditions)]]> 2021-04-22 07:26:13 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446041125 5. Pre-Flight Weather 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446051864 Compare current and forecast weather to flight plan.
USE:
Look out Window again
Prog Charts
Winds and Temps Aloft
Surface winds and predictions
   (for HG in UT->windfinder, USairnet, Mesowest)
Sounding, Locally-> SLC Soaring (or XC Skies if have $)
METARs + TAFs
PIREPS
SIGMET + AIRMET
and Radar and /or infared if needed.
1800WXBRIEF or Foreflight]]> 2021-04-22 07:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446051864 5c. DELAY 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446179148 Start over]]> 2021-04-22 08:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446179148 5b. CANCEL 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446180162 2021-04-22 08:12:57 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446180162 5a. GO 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446181105 File Flight Plan
or if HG/PG Text launch intentions to driver or other.]]> 2021-04-22 08:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446181105 6. Pre-Flight 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446191076 -Walk around Aircraft
-If HG/PG Hang check
-Engine Run up
-Flight control checks
-Radio checks 
-and all other POH checks

One more weather check ASOS or AWOS 
-Set Altimeter!]]> 2021-04-22 08:16:25 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446191076 7. Monitor Weather in flight 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446208907 Look out window, listen to ASOS, AWOS, other WX, talk to ATC or other Pilots. If available use in flight apps or weather available thru GPS device. ]]> 2021-04-22 08:22:26 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446208907 7b. Condtitons change... 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446231590 Make diversion plans or turn back. Communicate intentions.
in HG/PG radio/text driver and make appropriate heading change or emergency landing ASAP]]> 2021-04-22 08:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446231590 7a. No Change in conditions...Carry on 10319216 https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446239048 Continue to monitor weather in flight as well as self evaluation and
fly fly fly safely]]> 2021-04-22 08:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/10319216/jijtyk0zx7c05biv/wish/1446239048