Page 15 - 1. Aircraft Safety Booklet

Aviation Rule
In-flight SAFE, EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS Under Civil 15 91.211

safety

1. Carefully and gently close and latch doors. Some pilots will prefer
to close their own doors as doors are easily damaged. Ground safety
2. Fasten seatbelts/harnesses and keep them fastened at all times
unless the pilot directs otherwise.
3. Sit where instructed by the pilot or flight crew.
4. Don’t distract the pilot, especially during takeoff and
landing. Signal an intention to speak, and wait for response.
Inform the pilot of any possible hazards he or she may not Fixed wing safety
be aware of (wires, aerials, other aircraft).
5. Don’t smoke unless the pilot indicates it is safe to do so.
In preference, don’t smoke at all.
6. Don’t place loose objects indiscriminately in the cockpit, they may
move about and affect the controls.
7. Don’t throw objects from the helicopter. Marking “hot spots” Helicopter safety
with weighted “flagging tape” or high visibility stakes must
be done in conjunction with the pilot’s directions.
Consider GPS coordinates.
8. Don’t open doors in flight unless instructed to by the pilot or
flight crew member.
Aviation radio
9. Always obtain the pilot’s approval to exit.
10. Keep clear of controls. channels

11. Keep alert for hazards, particularly towers, transmission lines,
and other aircraft. Inform the pilot of their presence.

12. Avoid unnecessary talk with the flight crew.
13. Couple seat belts when exiting the aircraft. Briefings and questions