Acronyms

Self Assessment Checklist for Pilots: IM SAFE

Illness

Medication

Stress

Alcohol

Fatigue

Emotion (or Eating)

Day VFR Equipment: A TOMATO FLAMES

Altimeter

Tachometer

Oil Pressure Gauge

Manifold Pressure Gauge

Airspeed Indicator

Temperature Gauge

Oil Temperature Gauge

Fuel Gauge

Landing gear position indicator

Anti Collision Lights

Magnetic Compass

Emergency Locator Transmitter

Safety Belts

Night VFR Equipment: FLAPS

Along with Day VFR Equipment…

Fuses (2) & Circuit Breakers

Location Light

Anti Collision Lights

Position Lights

Source of Power

The 5 P’s

This is used for Single Pilot Resource Management (SRM).

Plan

Pilot

Plane

Passengers

Programming

How to Make Quick Decisions

A six-step process used in aviation to help pilots make quick, informed decisions during flight.

Detect the change

Estimate the need to counter

Choose the desired outcome

Identify actions to control the change

Do the action

Evaluate the success of that action

What is PAVE

A risk assessment tool for pilots.

Pilot

Aircraft

Vironment

External Pressures

What is your preflight information Checklist?

NOTAMS

Weather

Known ATC delays

Runway lengths

Alternate Airports

Fuel

Takeoff/Landing distances

What is your list of required documents for flying?

Airworthiness Certification

Registration

Radio license (if flying outside U.S.)

Owners Handbook

Weight and Balance

External Data Plate (with serial number)

Compass Deviation Card

How do you know if your plane is Airworthy (inspections)?

Review the following documents along with a thorough pre-flight check.

Annual Airworthiness (12 months)

VOR (30 days)

I-100 hour (planes for hire, rented planes)

Altimeter (24 calendar months)

Transponder (24 calendar months)

Emergency Locator Transmitter (12 calendar months, or when battery is at 50% or if continuously running for 60 minutes)