Profiles - Eclipse Aviation Eclipse 500 Flight Manual

himself/herself on what will come next. As a solo jet pilot, you must develop a
philosophy/mindset of "staying ahead of the jet". As an old aviation adage says:
"Never let your aircraft arrive anywhere that your brain hasn't arrived ten minutes
earlier".
The following are the minimum items that should be self-briefed.
Departure (before taxi, after receiving ATIS and clearance)
Expected runway
Taxi route
Takeoff flap position
Departure procedure (SID and/or Obstacle Departure; engine failure)
Weather considerations
Radar / anti-ice considerations
MEL considerations
Noise abatement considerations
Rejected takeoff procedure
Engine failure after takeoff plan
Immediate return to airport plan
Takeoff (prior to entering active runway)
Flap position
Speeds
Initial heading / altitude
Approach (prior to terminal area)
Weather (ATIS, ASOS, AWOS)
NOTAMS
Expected runway
Visual or Instrument approach
Type of instrument approach (ILS, VOR, GPS, etc); use briefing strip on
approach plate
Pattern entry/altitude
Collision avoidance
Runway exit (desired intersection and direction)
Taxi route to parking
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