Preflight Assessment

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• PA.II.A.K1Pilot self-assessment.
• PA.II.A.K2Determining that the airplane to be used is appropriate and airworthy.
• PA.II.A.K3Airplane preflight inspection, including:
• PA.II.A.K3aa. Which items should be inspected
• PA.II.A.K3bb. The reasons for checking each item
• PA.II.A.K3cc. How to detect possible defects
• PA.II.A.K3dd. The associated regulations
• PA.II.A.K4Environmental factors, including weather, terrain, route selection, and obstructions.

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

• PA.II.A.R1Pilot.
• PA.II.A.R2Aircraft.
• PA.II.A.R3Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles).
• PA.II.A.R4External pressures.
• PA.II.A.R5Aviation security concerns.

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

• PA.II.A.S1Inspect the airplane with reference to an appropriate checklist.
• PA.II.A.S2Verify the airplane is in condition for safe flight and conforms to its type design.
• PA.II.A.S3Perform self-assessment.
• PA.II.A.S4Continue to assess the environment for safe flight.