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ADVANCED PILOT INSTRUCTOR REPORT
IT'S PERSONAL
HOW TO FLY SAFELY AND PRODUCTIVELY
BY JOHN W. OLCOTT
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Pilot
Aircraft
enVironment
External pressures
THE FAA SPECIFIES KNOWLEDGE AND
skills everyone must possess to be a
certificated pilot, but each individual is
responsible for flying safely and productively.
FAR 91.3(a) captures that
philosophy by stipulating, " The pilot in
command of an aircraft is directly responsible
for, and is the final authority as to, the
operation of that aircraft. "
The onus for a successful flight rests
with the pilot, which is appropriate. No
one other than the pilot advances the
throttle for takeoff. And once aloft, only
the pilot can return his or her aircraft to
the ground intact. Thus, pilots must know
how to make prudent decisions-decisions
that are appropriate for their personal
knowledge and skill.
For example, no pilot has ever been
" caught " in bad weather. They fly into
bad weather. Even a training aircraft with
modest performance flies faster than the
movement of weather systems suitable for
GA operations. If the ceiling and/or visibility
is unsuitable, stay on the ground until
conditions are acceptable. If conditions
en route deteriorate, divert to an alternate
before there is a problem. Weather can
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only be one of three conditions-as forecast,
better than forecast, or worse than
forecast. Detecting the weather through
observations from the cockpit and reports
from flight service enables pilots to know
what is likely to be experienced. Furthermore,
what may be acceptable for a rated,
current, and proficient IFR pilot will not
be sufficient for a VFR pilot or a student
preparing for a private flight test.
How pilots respond to safety challenges,
such as weather, is a personal
choice. Establishing personal minimums
for operations is an effective means for
implementing personal choice. Students
note: The time to embrace the concept of
personal responsibility and appropriate
boundaries for successful operation is from
the first lesson onward. As knowledge and
skill improve, personal minimums should
be reassessed and revised.
ESTABLISHING YOUR PERSONAL
MINIMUMS CHECKLIST
Successful flights are challenging, but
they should neither scare nor intimidate
pilot or passengers. They also are
productive, providing enjoyment as well

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Flight Training - March/April 2022 - Intro
Flight Training - March/April 2022 - Cover1
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