Question: What can you do to avoid an incident or accident?
Answer: The best way to prevent disastrous aviation events is to plan for anticipated threats.
What Can You Do To Avoid an Incident or Accident?
FLYING's Pia Bergqvist explains the best strategy for avoiding a disastrous aviation event.
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Key Takeaways:
- The best way to prevent aviation incidents and accidents is through proactive planning and anticipating potential threats.
- This involves thorough preflight checks and mentally briefing each phase of the flight, from takeoff and climb to potential approaches.
- Visualize various in-flight threats, such as weather events, engine trouble, or terrain, and develop contingency plans for emergency landings, diversions, or go-arounds.
- Ensure accurate navigation by staying out of restricted airspace (VFR) or verifying fixes in the flight management system (IFR) to maintain safety and avoid violations.
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