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17. Autopilot:
•
Use the autopilot when other operational tasks could
distract from positive airplane control and for precise
navigation.
•
Use the flight director as desired for precise manual
airplane control and to monitor autopilot performance.
•
When flying manually using the flight director, keep it
zeroed or turn it off.
18. In flight, continuously ask yourself these questions:
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Where am I now?
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Where am I going?
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What should I be doing now?
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What should I be doing next?
19.
At every opportunity, fly an instrument approach at the
destination.
•
Alternate precision and non-precision approaches.
•
Alternate autopilot coupled and manually flown
approaches.
Indications of loss of SA
Several sources identify a number of indicators of loss of situational
awareness or links in a developing error chain. The existence of any one of
these indicators does not
necessarily
indicate an impending problem, but
taken individually or in combination these indicators may indicate a need to
re-assess your situation and take action to improve your situational
awareness and develop alternative courses of action. Be alert for any of the
following indications:
•
Failure to meet targets
•
Using an undocumented procedure
•
Deviating from SOP
•
Violating limitations or minimums
•
No one flying the airplane
•
No one looking out the window
•
Communications
•
Ambiguity of information
•
Unresolved
discrepancies
•
Preoccupation or distractions
•
Confusion
or
empty feeling
