Title:
Cross Country Planning - Using PAVE checklist
Topic:
Safe Cross-Country Flight Planning: Mastering the PAVE Checklist
Speaker(s):
Nick Edwards, AGI
Brief Description:
Mastering cross-country flight planning requires more than just plotting a course on a chart. It demands a systematic evaluation of risks before you ever leave the ground.
This FAASTeam presentation explores how to integrate the PAVE checklist into your pre-flight routine to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively.
Key Knowledge Areas
- Pilot: Assessing your personal currency, health, fatigue, and stress levels (IMSAFE).
- Aircraft: Verifying airworthiness, equipment requirements, fuel reserves, and performance limits.
- enVironment: Analyzing weather briefings, airspace, terrain, and airport conditions.
- External Pressures: Managing passenger desires, tight schedules, and get-there-itis.
Objective
Pilots will leave with actionable strategies to replace guesswork with structured decision-making, ensuring every cross-country flight concludes safely.
Select Number:
NM07145149
Location of Seminar:
SLC Airport Activities and Training Center
1911 North 2200 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Directions to Venue:
Proceed through the vehicle gate into the parking lot on the south side of the facility. Enter the main doors from the south side.
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Seating:
80
seats at the facility,
57
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
SLC-FSDO FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
Thank you to Salt Lake Airports for the use of their facility!
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 1
FAASTeam Project Information:
National Project:
Safety Promotion Outreach for Pilots
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