Plain English Meaning

A simple three-step way of thinking that helps pilots spot what could go wrong, judge how bad it could be, and then do something about it. You keep running through these three steps over and over while you fly.

Full Definition

A practical risk management framework taught by the FAA in which the pilot continuously cycles through three steps during a flight: Perceive the hazards present in the current situation, Process the level of risk those hazards create and how they affect the flight, and Perform by taking action to eliminate or mitigate the risk. The cycle is repeated whenever the situation changes.

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Used in aeronautical decision-making discussions, especially when a is deciding what to do about , , , , , or personal .