Plain English Meaning

Looking back at a flight once it is over and honestly asking yourself what went well, what didn't, and what you would change next time.

Full Definition

The deliberate review a pilot conducts after a flight to evaluate decisions made, actions taken, and outcomes observed, with the goal of identifying what worked, what did not, and what should be done differently next time. In the Perceive-Process-Perform (3P) model, post-flight analysis is the final feedback step that turns each flight into a learning event for future risk management.

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Used in aeronautical decision-making discussions, especially after applying the model during a flight.