The following article is designed to be an introduction into night flying and can be used to compliment preparatory ground instruction from a flight instructor. Night flying can be very fun and enjoyable for pilots and passengers alike due to more smooth air and more flexibility in your flying schedule. Special considerations must be given …
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All article content from the PPL section is the same as here. The only difference is that this article includes a section on Spins. Exercise 2D – Pre-Flight Inspection Rushing the passenger briefing or omitting an item. Rushing the walk around Not visually checking fuel Tips: Begin the process of the passenger briefing before even …
There are various skills in CRM that we can develop to manage errors whether we’re single pilot or multi-crew. Understanding and embracing the skills is a very key and effective way to preventing errors. Communication Communication is the exchange of ideas and information in an effective and timely manner so messages are received and understood. …
Threats are events or error present in the operational environment that can adversely affect flight safety by increasing the operational complexity of the flight and normally originate outside the pilot’s influence. Active management of threats is required to maintain adequate safety margins for the flight. By understanding various threats, we are more likely to There …
Pilot Error is an action or decision of the pilot that, if not caught and corrected, could contribute to the occurrence of an accident or incident. Inaction or indecision are also included in the definition. Pilot error does not always imply fault; this particular topic will be further discussed in this section. An example: A …
In this section of the website, the topic of Threat and Error Management (TEM) is discussed. The topics of TEM are closely related to those of Human Factors and by learning them we can promote flight safety and apply topics of CRM to our everyday flying. All of this information on pilot training and flight …
Teamwork is the ability to work effectively as a crew. Good co-operation will allow better crew co-ordination. Explanation: In a multi crew environment co-operation is essential. As discussed in Leadership and Managerial skills, Leadership is earned and it is earned using teamwork skills. A good leader will have to use teamwork skills effectively. It is …
A leader is a person whose ideas and actions influence the thoughts and the behaviours of others. Through the use of example and persuasion, and an understanding of the goals and desires of the group, the leader becomes a means of change and influence. Effective leadership and managerial skills help to achieve joint task completion …
Workload Management involves the proper allocation and distribution of tasks to individuals, avoidance of work overloads in self and in others and the use of resources to reduce stress and increase performance. Explanation Workload refers to the demands imposed on a user by the task, and the capacity of the user to meet those …