Description
Understand pre-flight duties while preparing an IFR flight; read and comprehend flight manual.
Alternative labels
preparation activities for IFR flights
pre-flight checks for IFR flights
pre-flight processes for IFR flights
tasks undertaken prior to an IFR flight
IFR flight pre-flight procedures
pre-flight actions for IFR flights
pre-flight procedures for instrument flight rules flights
processes undertaken prior to an IFR flight
pre-flight duties for IFR flights
Skill type
knowledge
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential knowledge
Pre-flight procedures for IFR flights is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:
Air traffic controller: Air traffic controllers assist pilots by providing information concerning the height, speed and course. They assist pilots in order to facilitate a safe take off and landing of aircrafts. They are responsible for maintaining a secure and orderly movement of aircraft along major air routes up in the sky and around airports. They control air traffic in and within vicinity of airports according to established procedures and policies to prevent collisions and to minimise delays arising from traffic congestion.
Commercial pilot: Commercial pilots navigate flight of fixed-wing and multi-engine aircrafts for the transport of passengers and cargo.
Private pilot: Private pilots operate non-commercial airplanes for leisure with a limited amount of seats and engine horsepower. They also provide private transport for people.
Cabin crew instructor: Cabin crew instructors teach trainees all the matters regarding the operations in aircraft cabins. They teach, depending on the type of airplane, the operation carried out in the aircraft, the pre and post flight checks, the safety procedures, the service equipment, and client service procedures and formalities.
Optional knowledge
Pre-flight procedures for IFR flights is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Aircraft pilot: Aircraft pilots control and navigate aircraft. They operate the mechanical and electrical systems of the aircraft and transport people, mail and freight.
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