Plain English Meaning

A short, fast version of risk management used in the air, when something changes mid-flight and you need to make a sound decision quickly without going through the full checklist-style process you'd use on the ground.

Full Definition

A condensed risk management process used during flight when there is not enough time to work through a full, formal risk assessment. It applies the same core thinking — identifying the hazard, considering the consequences, and deciding on a course of action — but in a quick, structured way suited to in-flight decisions.

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Seen in flight instruction, scenario-based training, and in-flight decision-making discussions when pilots need a quick way to manage changing during a flight.