1. There is no cost for this activity.
2. Together we will focus on effective communication strategies pilots and controllers can use to build a better working relationship. Topics include how to clearly and respectfully express your intentions, avoiding and managing pilot deviations, and practical tips for better service in congested airspace. By mastering these skills, pilots will learn how to navigate complex situations smoothly, improving safety and efficiency while fostering cooperation with controllers.
3. Training Topics
S-BK3-W-1.0-01 Elective
Airport Categories • Sources of Airport Data • Airport Markings and Signs • Airport Lighting • Traffic Patterns • Wind Direction Indicators • Radio Communications • Air Traffic Control Services • Wake Turbulence • Collision Avoidance • Normal Takeoff • Short Field Takeoff • Soft Field Takeoff • Normal Landing • Short Field Landing • Soft Field Landing • Emergency Landings • Go-arounds
S-BK1-W-0.5-01 Risk Management
- Identifying Hazards and Associated Risks
- Understanding the Risks Posed by Hazards
- Identifying Hazards
- Assessing Risk
- Risk Components
- Risk Likelihood
- Risk Severity
- Mitigating Risk
4. FAA Risk Management Handbook, FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, FAA Aeronautical Information Manual
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6. Creation Date: 5/13/25
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