Objective:

To understand important safety considerations, collision avoidance procedures, right-of-way rules, minimum safe altitudes, and basic Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) practices.

Elements:

1. *** Situational Awareness ***
2. Importance of Using Checklist
3. Visual Scanning - Day vs. Night
4. Airport Operations
5. Runway Incursion Avoidance
6. Right-of-Way Rules
7. Minimum Safe Altitudes
8. Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)
9. Risk Management
10. Workload and Flightdeck Management
11. Weather Considerations
12. Positive Transfer of Controls

References:

• Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) - Chapter 7
• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Chapter 16

Notes:

Human factors and typical "pilot error"
An accident is not usually caused by one factor alone... typically it is a chain of events.

I	llness	- Do I have any symptoms?
M	edication	- Have I taken any prescription or over-the-counter drugs?
S	tress	- Am I under psychological (job, finacial, health, or family) pressure?
A	lcohol	- Have I had a drink within the past 8 hours?
F	atigue	- Am I tired and not adequately rested?
E	ating	- Have I eaten lately?