Living by Preflight Checklists

April 19, 2011 - PRLog -- According to Larry Walls, a pilot depends on his/her preflight checklist. After checking that list, the decision to fly is up to the pilot. The most important thing is safety. In order to determine whether it is safe to fly, the pilot needs a checklist. As soon as the pilot takes off there are no rest stops or gas stations. So it is important to check the preflight checklist before take off. You can learn more by visiting Larry Walls at:http://www.thefriendlysky.com/category/preflight-procedures/ .Here you can read his articles on pre-flight procedures as well as other informative articles.




One of the most important parts of the “checklist” is to check for weather conditions. The weather is a determining factor on whether a pilot should take flight. Then there's the “walk around” in which the plane is inspected before take off. Inspecting the plane before it takes off is another important factor in deciding whether or not to fly. Mr. Walls offers more than interrogative articles on preflight checklists-he adds helpful videos for those of you who prefer watching instead of reading.




If you want to learn what a preflight checklist is then you are invited to visit Larry Walls at:http://www.thefriendlysky.com/category/preflight-procedures/

You'll also learn that a post flight checklist is just as important as a preflight checklist. There's so much more than simply flying a plane. A weight and balance needs to be done as to insure proper runway distance for take off and landing.




A thorough checklist can be found in the pilots operating handbook. Did you know that this handbook is required to be on each plane before take off? What is checked during an inspection? Visit: http://www.thefriendlysky.com/category/preflight-procedures/ to find out more about inspections before take off. Often we so not realize what is involved before a plane can leave the ground. Plane controls need to be checked and the engine needs to be inspected before a pilot can successfully take flight.




So often we take these things for granted, Think of how many people have lost their lives in plane crashes. Larry Walls message of safety is evident in his well informed articles on preflight procedures. Checklists are important for the safety of the pilot and any passengers on board. Proper organization and be prepared should be the number one goal for any pilot.




Unfortunately there are some people who insist on flying, even in the most treacherous conditions. Larry Walls article on politicians can be read here:http://www.thefriendlysky.com/category/all-weather/ . Politicians have been known to fly in the worst conditions and Mr. Walls writes about how many have died in over the past 50 years. These politicians have died in small private aircraft. This is a case where politics are in control, no matter what the weather. Whether it is impractical to fly is besides the point if a governor needs to be transported without any notice. For more information you're invited to visit Larry Walls at: here:http://www.thefriendlysky.com/category/all-weather/ . You'll enjoy reading his articles anytime of the day!

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