Memorize the Checklist Boldface

Any talk of checklist types isnt complete without the concept of checklist boldface. So named due to its all-caps and emboldened print, these memory items ensure an initial response to an emergency when a written checklist wont be referenced until after the initial bold items are accomplished and the situation is stabilized. For example, only the first four items on this Quick Ref are memory.

Key Takeaways:

• "Checklist boldface" refers to critical, all-caps, and emboldened memory items designed for immediate response to emergencies.
• These items ensure an initial reaction to a critical situation before a written checklist can be consulted and the situation is stabilized.
• They are meant to be instantly recalled and executed, enabling survival actions even under high stress, as exemplified by "GLIDE, CARB HEAT, PICK A FIELD" for engine failure.

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