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Real-World Risk Management

Regular readers of this journal are familiar with the series of articles I’ve written and advice I’ve given on the art and science of risk management. By now, you’re probably curious as to whether I actually use and implement the information and practices I recommend in my own aviating, or whether I’m merely speculating from some safe, lofty journalistic perch.

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Key Takeaways:

  • The author demonstrates practical application of his own risk management advice by sharing experiences from multi-stop business trips in his general aviation aircraft.
  • Effective risk management requires both strategic (long-term planning, using PAVE for Pilot, Aircraft, Environment, External pressures) and tactical approaches to identify, assess, and mitigate hazards.
  • The article emphasizes the importance of flexibility in scheduling and route planning to proactively avoid or manage risks like icing and challenging weather, especially when flying non-ice-protected piston aircraft.
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Regular readers of this journal are familiar with the series of articles I’ve written and advice I’ve given on the art and science of risk management. By now, you’re probably curious as to whether I actually use and implement the information and practices I recommend in my own aviating, or whether I’m merely speculating from some safe, lofty journalistic perch.

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