COCKPIT MANAGEMENT

After entering the particular airplane, the particular pilot could initially confirm
which almost all mandatory equipment, documents, checklists,
plus navigation charts appropriate for the actual flight usually are on
board. If perhaps a portable intercom, headsets, and / or a hand-held
global positioning system (GPS) is actually selected, the particular pilot is actually
responsible for ensuring which the particular routing of wires and
cables does not interfere with all the motion and / or the
operation of any control.
Regardless of just what contents happen to be to be utilized, they
really should be neatly arranged as well as organized within a manner
that makes them readily available. The particular cockpit and also
cabin need to be checked for articles which could very well be
tossed regarding when turbulence is encountered. Loose items
ought to be properly secured. Just about all pilots ought to form the actual
habit of superior housekeeping.
The pilot must be able in order to see inside and outside
references. Generally if the range of motion of an adjustable seat
is actually inadequate, cushions really should be used to be able to provide the actual
proper seating position.
When the pilot is comfortably seated, the actual safety belt
plus shoulder harness (in case installed) will need to be fastened
and adjusted to be able to a comfortably snug fit. The actual shoulder
harness must be worn at least for the actual takeoff as well as
landing, unless the actual pilot cannot reach or perhaps operate the actual
controls with it fastened. The safety belt should be worn
at all instances when the pilot typically is seated at the actual controls.
In the event that seats are really adjustable, it happens to be significant to guarantee that
the particular seat can be locked with regard to position. Accidents currently have occurred
as the particular result of seat movement during acceleration and / or
pitch attitude changes throughout takeoffs and / or landings.
When the particular seat suddenly moves too close or too far
away from the controls, the pilot might be unable with
maintain control of the airplane.
14 CFR part 91 requires the actual pilot to confirm which each
person on board is briefed on how to be able to fasten and in addition
unfasten his/her safety belt plus, when installed, shoulder
harness. This ought to be accomplished prior to starting
the engine, along with a passenger briefing found on the
proper use of protection equipment and also exit information.
Airplane manufacturers have printed briefing cards
for sale, similar with those used by airlines, with
supplement the pilot’s briefing.