Plain English Meaning

A simple form you fill out before flying that asks questions about you, the aircraft, the weather, and any pressures you're under. The answers add up to a score that tells you whether the flight is a good idea, needs adjusting, or should be called off.

Full Definition

A structured tool used before flight to identify and evaluate risks across the pilot, aircraft, environment, and external pressures, producing a numerical or category-based score that helps the pilot decide whether to proceed, modify, or cancel the flight.

Context Anchor

Used during preflight planning, especially when applying the 3P model: perceive a possible problem, process how serious it is, and an action to manage it.