they’ve given me very positive feedback on
how it altered their thinking related to accepting
flights. It’s still a work in progress. But I share
it to introduce the concept to those of you who
may not have seen one yet. Do with it what you
will – and hopefully it will spur some thought.
Also, consider that the FRAT can say low risk,
but you still can say no with just one line item.
For example, let’s say on this example FRAT
your score is a 10, but one of those line items is
number 23, the one about wind limits. If those
winds are beyond your comfort level or personal
minimums/maximums, that’s a no-go, regardless
of what the FRAT says for total score. So is line
item number 26 regarding personal minimums.
See how all this can work together?
In last month’s column, we decided to do more
flying in 2016. So how about this month we
agree to solidify our risk management plan.
Establish new personal minimums, or fine tune
the ones you have and set them in stone. And
hopefully in the process we can also become
FRAT buddies.
Guy R. Maher is a dual-rated ATP/Commercial pilot
and CFI for airplanes, helicopters, and instruments.
He is an FAA FAASTeam member with nearly 17,000
hours – all civilian general aviation. He operates the
aviation services company he founded – Lanier Media –
specializing in aircraft sales and type-specific training,
multi-media productions, and litigation support. He can
be contacted at [email protected].
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