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Risk Management Handbook | FAA Decoded Podcast #23

Welcome to Episode 23 of FAA Decoded! In this 26-minute episode, we dive into the essentials of risk management for pilots, based on the Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2A). Discover how to prioritize safety, build confidence, and enjoy every flight to the fullest. We’ll explore the PAVE checklist—Pilot, Aircraft, Environment, and External Pressures—to identify hazards like poor decision-making or adverse weather, as seen in a fatal accident where a pilot continued into known icing conditions after an engine failure.

Learn to set personal minimums with six practical steps, including assessing weather categories (VFR, MVFR, IFR, LIFR) and adjusting for experience or fatigue. We’ll also cover the IMSAFE checklist (Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion) and real-world strategies like diversion or fuel stops, using a case study of a pilot mitigating risks on a cross-country flight. Whether you’re a recreational flyer or a business pilot, this episode equips you with tools to manage risks effectively.

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Based on the Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2A).