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Old March 24th 10, 03:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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On Mar 24, 8:50*am, T8 wrote:
On Mar 24, 10:10*am, wrote:

On Mar 24, 7:14*am, T8 wrote:


Aw come on... I don't believe for a moment that any pilot needs that
on a checklist.


Than you haven't spent much time in the back seat teaching new pilots
or reviewing experienced ones. *Glad we don't have to worry about you!


MM


Still not buyin'. *Clearing the airspace (or groundspace) you intend
to occupy in the next 60 seconds or so is a continuous requirement for
safety. *If that isn't being done automatically and continuously, I
don't see how a checklist item is going to help. *You are right: I'm
not an instructor. *Presuming that you are, please accept my thanks
for doing the job!

-T8





It's about intentionally redirecting ones focus of attention. Some
people actually need help thinking about this.

LANDing area also includes having an alternate, both during off-
airport and on-airport landings.