Question: What can you do to avoid an incident or accident?
Answer: The best way to prevent disastrous aviation events is to plan for anticipated threats.
What Can You Do To Avoid an Incident or Accident?
FLYING's Pia Bergqvist explains the best strategy for avoiding a disastrous aviation event.
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Key Takeaways:
- Prevent aviation incidents and accidents by thoroughly planning for anticipated threats before and during the flight.
- Begin with a comprehensive preflight, mentally brief takeoff and climb procedures, and verify navigation fixes, especially for IFR flights.
- Visualize potential hazards like weather, engine trouble, and traffic, and prepare detailed contingency plans for emergency landings, diversions, fuel requirements, and always plan for go-arounds or missed approaches.
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