Plain English Meaning
Spotting and listing the things on a flight that could go wrong, before they do. You're looking ahead and saying, 'Here are the things that could bite me today.'
Full Definition
Risk identification is the first step of risk management: the process of recognizing and naming the specific hazards present in a given flight or situation before deciding how to deal with them. It involves systematically examining the flight environment — pilot, aircraft, environment, and external pressures — to spot anything that could cause harm or reduce safety margins.
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Used in preflight planning, before takeoff, and anytime conditions change during a flight.