How do you know when your nagging voice is just being a weenie and when it’s really onto something important? Here’s our take on what to ask and what to do.
Precautionary Diverts
Its probably happened to you: Something en route made you consider not continuing to your intended destination. Now youre faced with the myriad choices of why, when, where and how to divert.
Key Takeaways:
- Pilots should proactively establish clear personal limits for various flight conditions (e.g., fuel reserves, weather minimums, mechanical readings, passenger comfort) before flight to simplify in-flight diversion decisions.
- Divert early if conditions, including subtle gauge changes or passenger discomfort, approach or exceed these pre-established limits, as pushing on can lead to greater risks.
- When diverting, prioritize selecting suitable airports with reliable services and take adequate time to plan the approach, remembering it's a precautionary action; sometimes, the safest decision is to call it a day.
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