Five Things To Get Right On Your Next Flight

It is said a pilot cannot conduct a flight without violating at least one FAA regulation somewhere along the way. Advocates look no farther than FAR 91.103, which requires a pilot to become familiar with all available information (emphasis added) pertaining to a flight before taking off, which simply isnt possible these days. If one equates FAR compliance with safety, that means at some point during the flight, were unsafe. We dont buy that, and can think of many situations where at least bending a FAR can be the safer action, and when violating one really should be the least of our worries.

Friday, September 25, 2015 at 12:00 AM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Aviation safety should prioritize practical risk minimization and pilot decision-making over strict adherence to every FAA regulation, which can sometimes be impractical.
Most aviation accidents are preventable and commonly stem from issues in critical flight phases (takeoffs/landings), inadequate weather assessment, fuel mismanagement, or risky maneuvering.
Pilots can significantly enhance safety by knowing their limitations, seeking training, conducting thorough pre-flight planning, and making conservative decisions regarding weather, fuel, and challenging flight conditions.

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It is said a pilot cannot conduct a flight without violating at least one FAA regulation somewhere along the way. Advocates look no farther than FAR 91.103, which requires a pilot to become “familiar with all available information” (emphasis added) pertaining to a flight before taking off, which simply isn’t possible these days. If one equates FAR compliance with safety, that means at some point during the flight, we’re unsafe. We don’t buy that, and can think of many situations where at least bending a FAR can be the safer action, and when violating one really should be the least of our worries.