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We know (or at least hope) that you keep yourself clean... but when was the last time you gave your aircraft some T.L.C.? 

The PAVE checklist divides the risks of flight into four categories; Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, and External Pressures. The PAVE checklist allows pilots to evaluate each category.

The ARROW checklist is used by a pilot to determine if all of the aircraft documents needed for flying are in order. The ARROW checklist is only used to verify all of the aircraft documents are in order, additional documents are required to be in the pilot’s possession in order to fly.

There are several checklists pilots can use to mitigate risk when flying. One them is the NWKRAFT checklist. The NWKRAFT checklist is used by a pilot to preflight and ensure an adequate flight plan is in place.

There are several checklists pilots can use to mitigate risk when flying. One them is the GRABCARD checklist. The GRABCARD checklist is used by a pilot to ensure that the aircraft is equipped with all required equipment for IFR.

The ATOMATOFFLAMES & FLAPS checklists provide a standardized framework for pilots to follow, ensuring that they complete all necessary steps methodically and thoroughly.

Assessing risks is only part of operating safely as a pilot. After assessing risk, the other half of the equation is mitigating the risk.

There are several checklists pilots can use to mitigate risk when flying. One them is the IMSAFE checklist. The IMSAFE checklist is used by a pilot to determine his/her physical and mental readiness for flying.

During every flight, a solo-flying pilot makes numerous decisions under hazardous conditions. Hazards must be assessed and assigned a degree of risk in order to determine the best course of action and prevent hazards from turning into catastrophic risks.

In order to operate an aircraft safely, it is crucial to understand the concept of hazard and risk as well as the differences between them.