Pilot Proficiency

Flight Deck Scripts for Life

Thursday, October 01, 2020 at 03:29 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

In airline operations, a "script" of standardized callouts and procedures is crucial for the Pilot Monitoring (copilot) to ensure effective crew coordination, manage the rapid pace of flight events, and actively contribute to risk management.
Mastering this script *before* formal training is paramount for new pilots, as unpreparedness significantly hinders their ability to perform effectively and adapt to multi-crew jet operations.
The concept of a well-defined "script"—a predefined sequence of actions and communications—is also beneficial in other collaborative endeavors and even for single-pilot operations to maintain order, pace, and safety.

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John King started King Schools Inc., with his wife, Martha, in a spare bedroom of their home. Today, the school operates out of a dedicated complex in San Diego, California, that includes a video and software production facility. John and Martha have shared flying and teaching aviation for more than 50 years.