Originally Posted by
PearlPilot
In reference to a youtube video (
YouTube - AIR ATLANTA B747-400), the Captain of the Air Atlanta flight downloads these charts created by a Lufthansa Captain that has escape routes, runway frequencies and much more goodies.
Website for charts I found this to be very interesting. So I am curious to know what everybody else does that goes beyond getting the job done.
What else do you do to be extra cautious and what makes you unique as a pilot when it comes to safety? Thanks.
I avoid Mexican food!
I always try to enhance my situational awareness. When I was a CFI/CFII/MEI I always told my students that if they were ever flying and airplane and not doing something, they were already falling behind.
My time at ExpressJet took me down to Mexico a lot. That involved mountain flying, and you always had to be thinking. Always be thinking about alternate airports, alternate alternate airports, MEAs, MOCAs, and where you can or can't go. There were sometimes thunderstorms, mountains, and areas that exceeded the operational performance of the airplanes in a single engine situation, so you always had to be ready.
Point being, I am always trying to enhance my situational awareness by identifying threats and defenses.