Tag: preflight

I think the difference between a “Read and Do” checklist and a “Challenge and Response” checklist is probably self-explanatory. The bigger the aircraft, the more motors and systems you are dealing with, the more extensive the checklists become. When you …

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Now I’m sure it depends a lot on the type and model of airplane you fly, but I guess not all cockpits are built with storage space in mind. Which would lead to predicaments like Chuck’s. And since the idea …

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I am not sure what the Aviation Administration would say about Chuck’s “time efficient” checklist. I know in the 121 world, he will not get away with making his checklist this stream-lined, lol. Sometimes I wonder if passengers actually pay …

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Poor Chuck. He actually tried to do everything right and still didn’t win. Attention to detail is quite important in aviation, and Chuck only missed one this time. Sometimes, missing that one detail might be the one that “gets you”. …

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