PA.II.A — Preflight Assessment

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with preparing for safe flight.

Knowledge

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 must 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.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• 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.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability 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.