Environment
NOTAM
WEATHER BRIEFING
KNOWN ATC DELAYS
RUNWAY LENGTH
ALTERNATE AIRPORTS
FUEL RESERVE
TAKE OFF
Fuel reserve
Day: dest+30' at cruise
Night: dest+45' at cruise
Class A and Class B
A: Visibility NA CLoud Clearance NA
B: Visiblity 3SM Cloud Clearance: clear of clouds
S
seat belts: fastened for taxi, takeoff and landings, shoulder harnesses- fastened for takeoff and landing seat-adjusted and lock into place
Surface Analysis chart
every 3 hours. Covers country. Pressure areas, wind , local weather, visual obstructions
External factors
Anti-authority
Impulsivity
Invulnerability
Macho
Resignation
NOTAMs
notice to airmen
Class C and Class D
Visibility 3SM
Cloud Clearance 500' below 1000' above 2000' horizontal
A
air vents: location and operation (adjust)
all environment controls (whats available you shouldn't adjust)
action in case of passenger discomfort
Weather depiction chart
every 3h overall picture of the weather and surface conditions as derived from METAR and other SFC observations. Provides VFR-IFR information
Lost Procedures
circle to recognize something (save fuel)
climb recognize something and have better radio communication
conserve fuel
confess that you are lost (121.5 or control tower)
comply
weather briefing
outlook (>6h)
standard (within 6 h)
abreviated
Class G
1,200' AGL regardless MSL day: visibility 1sm night: 3sm
more than 1200' AGL less than 10,000 MSL day: visibility 1sm night: 3sm
above 1200' AGL and at or above 10,000 MSL visibility 5SM
F and E
Fire extinguisher
Exit doors how to secure and operate, emergency evacuation plan, emergency equipment
Significant weather prognostic chart
four panels including 12 and 24 hours forecast, issued 4 times a dat.
Upper part- forecast significant weather (turbulence, freezing levels and IFR or MVFR weather)
lower part- SFC, std symbols for front and pressure centers
Pilot
Illness
Medication
Stress
Alcohol
Fatigue (acute or chronic)
Emotions/Eating
TAF and FD+
terminal aerodrome forecast
winds and Ts aloft forecast
Class E below 10,000' MSL
Visibility 3SM
Cloud clearance 500' below 1000' above 2000' horizontally
T and Y
traffic= scanning, spotting and notifying pilot
talkin- sterile cockpit expectations
y: your questions
area forecast
general weather in the are and how it may change during the upcoming 24 hours
Airplane
Annual inspection (12 calendar months)
Airworthiness directives (urgent and standard)
Vor (30 days)
100 hour inspection
Altitude reporting system/pitostatic system
Transponder 24 calendar months
Elt half life of the battery
Airworthiness certificate
Registration certificate (3 years)
Radio license (international flights)
operation/limitations POH
weight and balance sheet
PAVES checklist
Pilot Airplane Environment External Factors
Class E at or above 10,000 msl
Visibility 5SM
Cloud clearance 1000' below 1000' above 1SM' horizontally
MEL
Day: Altimeter Tachometer Oil pressure gauge Manifold pressure gauge Airspeed indicator Temperature gauge Oil temperature gauge Fuel gauges Landing gear indication lights Anticollision light Magnetic compass Emergency locator transmitter Seat belts
Night: ATOMATOFLAMES+ Fuses Landing light Anticollision lights Position lights Source of power
TAF and FD+
TAF specific weather for certain weather reporting area along the route. evaluation of clouds and visibility to ensure VFR conditions
FD+ to find the most desirable altitude giving the best GS due to the wind direction and velocity. Temperatures aloft to determine probable altitudes for clouds to form