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or your SOPs, to see how the problem should be remedied.


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Emulate my Australian friend, a fellow nicknamed “Trackless” by his mates because his legs were so short his bottom rubbed out his footprints. Whenever Trackless did not have passengers on


Don’t allow yourself to fall into the complacency trap like that air medical pilot discussed at the beginning of this column. Know your aircraft intimately by staying familiar with the books. Keep abreast of airworthiness directives. Know the differences between the similar aircraft models you fly. Is there a hidden ‘gotcha’


To say I was shocked at his lack of familiarity with his aircraft would be a colossal understatement...”


board, he was known for suddenly saying to the other pilot, “Now, for exercise...” then he’d announce some sort of emergency like falling engine oil pressure. We would pull out the checklist and go through the touch drills as a way to familiarize ourselves with that particular emergency or malfunction. It’s an excellent way to bring up one’s game.


between models that could ruin your day? And use the checklist...always.


Knowing your aircraft is not just a mere convenience; it is your professional responsibility that might one day save your life, and the lives of those who entrust you with theirs.


Randy Mains is an author, public speaker, and an AMRM consultant who works in the helicopter industry after a long career of aviation adventure. He currently serves as chief CRM/AMRM instructor for Oregon Aero.


He may be contacted at: info@randymains.com


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