Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Airmanship
Pilot proficiency
Flight discipline
Knowledge of aircraft system and
airworthiness
Skill in resource management
Being fully cognisant of every situation
Exercising sound judgement
Airmanship & Proficiency
Traffic
Attitude Discipline
Planning
Safe Flight
• Trapping the risk and
resolving or mitigating any
effects or consequences
Cultural Indicators for Increased
Risk
Undisciplined behaviour
Inadequate flight preparation
Improper attention to detail
Shortcuts in procedures
Lack of pride and caring for resources
Substandard proficiency
Exceeding limitations (personal & aircraft)
Pressure by peers to exceed limitations
Lack of responsibility
Poor judgement
Appropriate Risk Management
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Situation Awareness
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For example:-
a procedure to be followed if
unsure of position on a cross-
country flight;
the turn-back criteria if you find
yourself flying toward unsuitable
terrain; or
having the self-discipline to decide
whether you should take-off in the
first place!
The Proficient Pilot