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You Can’t Rush Things

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Key Takeaways:

  • Thorough pre-flight planning, as mandated by FAR 91.103, requires pilots to consult "all available information," extending beyond basic weather and fuel to include critical details.
  • Crucial elements like NOTAMs and TFRs are integral to pre-flight action, often necessitating the consultation of multiple sources (e.g., FAA website, EFB chart overlays) as they may not be found in a single location.
  • Despite time pressures, diligent pre-flight checks are essential for identifying unexpected issues, such as fuel discrepancies or temporary flight restrictions, which require prompt adjustments for legal compliance and safety.
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Flying in the system is about, well, flying, and not so much about checking the boxes of 14 CFR Part 91-fill-in-the-blank. Yet the rules are always in the background, directing your tasks. You (usually) don’t check the regulations; moreover, they’re in different places in the rulebook, or in a different book altogether. And, they’re in different places in the rulebook, or in a different book. Wording may vary. Still, you do know how to cover the must-haves off the top of your head—you think.

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