Definition
A defined sequence of steps performed in a specific order to accomplish a task safely and consistently. In aviation training and operations, procedures are standardized so that the same task is performed the same way every time, regardless of who is performing it.
Plain English
A set way of doing something, done in the same order each time so nothing gets missed.
Context Anchor
Seen in flight training, checklists, lesson plans, and evaluations when a learner is expected to do a task the accepted way.
Derivation
From the Latin procedere, meaning 'to go forward.' A procedure is literally a way of going forward through a task — one step leading to the next.
Why Pilots Care
Following approved procedures reduces errors and ensures consistent results in high-stakes environments.
Intuition Check
Do not read procedure as just “any way of doing something.” In aviation, a procedure means the accepted method or step sequence expected for that task.
Example Sentence 1
The instructor evaluated whether the learner followed the engine start procedure correctly before taxi.
Example Sentence 2
During the lesson the instructor evaluated how well the learner performed the crosswind landing procedure.