For years Ive promoted the notion of a lazy pilot-one whos too lazy to do it wrong and then waste time making it right. Lazy pilots do the right thing the right way the first time.
The "lazy pilot" philosophy promotes highly efficient and systematic flying to perform tasks correctly the first time, minimizing wasted effort and rework across all flight phases.
Maximize efficiency during preflight and startup by conducting critical checks early (e.g., fuel, database currency) and presetting controls to streamline subsequent operations.
Streamline en route navigation and communication by using shortest-path turns, effectively verifying radio contact, and maintaining high situational awareness to anticipate ATC instructions.
Systematize approach preparation with comprehensive methodologies like WRIMTM, and intelligently leverage aircraft automation and features (e.g., trim, track vectors) to reduce pilot workload and improve precision.
For years I’ve promoted the notion of a “lazy pilot”—one who’s too lazy to do it wrong and then waste time making it right. “Lazy pilots” do the right thing the right way the first time.
But to be truly “lazy” requires being efficient. Here are some tips to run your cockpit more efficiently.
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