Hi everyone,
We're going to start a progressive blog about qualities of good pilots. As time progresses we will continue posting about more qualities each pilot should strive to achieve.
1. THOROUGH
Performing a complete preflight inspection (in and out of the cockpit) and using a checklist are two basic disciplines that are characteristic of a good pilot. . Whether using a laminated card, a panel-placarded list or even well-practiced mnemonics, a consistent process is the best way to defend yourself from preventable mistakes. Even between short flights, performing a simple walk around before departing will ensure that your prop lock is off and the cowl plugs are removed, and that you’re not going to taxi with the asphalt securely attached to your tie down ring.
Weather briefings and flight planning are the other basic tasks ingrained early on in training. But, for some reason, many pilots believe they can save time by “winging it” or by simply depending on the GPS. It is this lack of planning that leads to mistakes being made.
Stay tuned for post number 2 coming fairly soon!
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