Draft:PAVE (aviation mnemonic)

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PAVE is an an aviation mnemonic to help pilots perceive and mitigate the risks of a flight during pre-flight planning by separating those risks into four categories. The categories are:

  • Pilot (or Personal). Potential risks in this category are covered in detail by the IMSAFE checklist.
  • Aircraft. This category covers the risks associated with the performance, equipment, and fuel of the aircraft to be flown.
  • EnVironment. This category covers the risks posed by the weather, terrain, and airspace along the route, as well as by the airport and time of day (or night) of the flight.
  • External Pressures. This category covers the risks when there are social, emotional, or other pressures to complete a flight at the expense of safety.

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Aeronautical Decision Making" (PDF). faa.gov. p. 2-8. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  2. ^ "Preflight Prep and the PAVE Checklist". Business Aircraft Center. March 2017. Retrieved May 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "The PAVE Checklist". Chi Aerospace. September 21, 2020. Retrieved May 18, 2024.