“I’M SAFE”
checklist
Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Eating
AROW
Airworthiness, Registration, Operating Handbook, Weight and Balance
Runway Incursion Avoidance
Three major areas contributing to these
events:
1. Failure to comply with ATC instructions
2. Lack of airport familiarity
3. Nonconformance with SOP
Clear, concise, and effective pilot/controller communication is paramount to safe airport
surface operations. You must fully understand and comply with all A TC instructions. It
Engine runup procedures and limitations
- Mags: ensure to check both R and L mags, switching to BOTH when transitioning
between the two. RPM drop should not exceed 125 RPM drop on either side or show
greater than 50 RPM difference between magnetos. - Carb Heat: note a RPM drop of 50-100 RPM.
- Voltmeter/Ammeter: voltmeter should be between 27-29V , ammeter should be at
positive or zero charge. - Throttle: should not go below 600 RPM.
- Carb Heat: note a slight rise in RPM.
- Throttle: verify 2250-2450 RPM.
These notes/limitations can all be found in the Hollywood Script.
3 Levels of ORM
In-Depth
Deliberate
Time-critical
ABCD Model for time-critical risk management
Assess the situation
Balance the resources
Communicate to others
Do and Debrief the event
4 Principles of ORM
Accept risk when benefits outweigh the costs
Accept no unnecessary risk
Anticipate and manage risk by planning
Make risk decisions at the right level
5 Steps of ORM
Identify hazards
Assess hazards - probability and severity
Make risk decisions
Implement controls
Supervise
CRM 7 critical skills
Decision Making
Assertiveness
Mission Analysis
Communication
Leadership
Adaptability / Flexibility
Situational Awareness
80% of Class A is human error
See and avoid doctrine
When weather conditions permit (in VMC) all aircraft regardless of type of operation every aircraft is responsible for seeing and avoiding other aircraft
Scan pattern and sight picture
90% outside / 10% instruments
Figure 8 Motion
10º Up and Down
60º Left/Right from Center
Instrument usage during VFR flying
GOOSE A CAT
Gas Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge
Oil Temp Gauge
Seatbelts
ELT (Emergency Location Transmitter)
Airspeed Indicator
Compass
Altimeter
Tachometer
Wake Turbulence / Windshear
Most prominent with heavy, clean, and slow aircraft. Byproduct of lift from counter rotating vortices at the wingtip in the path/wake of the aircraft.
If landing behind aim above glidepath and land further down the runway.
If taking off behind takeoff prior to their rotation point and above flight path
Windshear is a result of a sudden change in wind velocity or direction that can cause turbulence
Towered vs CTAF
CTAF:
Begin and end with airport name
Pilot monitor AWOS
“Jack Edwards Traffic, BOLO 295 Sky Warrior Ramp, taxiing to runway 9 via Echo Alpha, Jack Edwards”
In flight Communications: Approaching, Departing, In the Pattern
Class “C” airspace
Dimensions:
5nm sfc to 4,000’ AGL
10nm shelf 1,200’ to 4,000’ AGL
Requirements:
Operable transponder with Mode C
Establish two-way radio comms with ATC prior to entry and maintain those comms thereafter
Cloud Clearances
See Chart
ELP Profile
Airspeed: Vglide
Best Place
Check Engine
Emergency Shutdown
Fly ELP profile
Get ready to Egress: doors unlatched
360º profile
High Key: 1500 AGL over pt of landing, start turn with 10-15 degrees AOB
Low Key: 700-800 AGL, roll lvl to check spacing, can apply flaps if sufficient energy to make it to the runway
Base Key: 400 AGL
Final: 60-68 kts
