2675: Pilot Priority List - Revision history

Whoop whoop pull up: /* Table of extended priority items */

2024-03-27T15:44:21Z

‎Table of extended priority items

Jkshapiro: /* Table of extended priority items */ Tighten text

2023-08-07T14:00:49Z

‎Table of extended priority items: Tighten text

172.70.86.48: /* Explanation */ Maybe a better example can be found (e.g. flight-surface loss, midflight), but link was to a UFIT incident. Removing the link removes its explanatory power.

2022-10-25T11:08:17Z

‎Explanation: Maybe a better example can be found (e.g. flight-surface loss, midflight), but link was to a UFIT incident. Removing the link removes its explanatory power.

172.69.33.209: don't need wlink

2022-10-25T01:49:00Z

don't need wlink

172.69.33.209: /* Explanation */ unclear why this is linked

2022-10-25T01:46:26Z

‎Explanation: unclear why this is linked

172.69.33.209: /* Explanation */ done

2022-10-25T01:45:35Z

‎Explanation: done

Char Latte49: italicizing 'vice versa' looks a bit strange in this context

2022-10-16T22:58:34Z

italicizing 'vice versa' looks a bit strange in this context

Enchantedsleeper: /* Table of extended priority items */

2022-09-29T12:46:57Z

‎Table of extended priority items

GreatWyrmGold: /* Table of extended priority items */

2022-09-28T17:26:58Z

‎Table of extended priority items

172.70.246.43: Added reference about the dangers of exceeding V_NE

2022-09-25T10:05:35Z

Added reference about the dangers of exceeding V_NE

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 | Exfoliate || Scrub away dead skin || {{w|Emery board}}s and {{w|pumice}} are used to prevent flaking and the development of {{w|callus}}es but dermatologists caution exfoliation is very often unnecessary and can have unwanted consequences. {{w|Volcanic_ash_and_aviation_safety|Volcanic ash has an exfoliating but unwelcome effect on aeroplanes}}.
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-| Sublimate || Turn directly into a vapor || To the contrary, one of the most important duties of aircraft pilots is to prevent passengers and crew from vaporizing because the ANC checklist is impossible to perform in gaseous form.
+| Sublimate || Turn directly into a vapor || To the contrary, one of the most important duties of aircraft pilots is to prevent passengers and crew from vaporizing because the ANC checklist is impossible to perform in gaseous form.{{cn}}
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 | Pollinate || Fly low to stir up pollen || Low-flying helicopters can assist in plant {{w|pollination}},[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037842901931175X] and are offered as a [http://www.flyingmair.com/ag-services/corn-pollination/ commercial service by helicopter pilots.] It is unlikely that airliners flying at much higher altitudes would be able to do the same, however.

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 | Exfoliate || Scrub away dead skin || {{w|Emery board}}s and {{w|pumice}} are used to prevent flaking and the development of {{w|callus}}es but dermatologists caution exfoliation is very often unnecessary and can have unwanted consequences. {{w|Volcanic_ash_and_aviation_safety|Volcanic ash has an exfoliating but unwelcome effect on aeroplanes}}.
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-| Sublimate || Turn directly into a vapor || To the contrary, one of the most important duties of aircraft pilots is to prevent passengers and crew from vaporizing because the ANC checklist is impossible to perform in gaseous form. But it's fine for anyone to {{w|Perspiration|perspirate}} for {{w|Evaporative_cooler#Physical_principles|evaporative cooling}}.
+| Sublimate || Turn directly into a vapor || To the contrary, one of the most important duties of aircraft pilots is to prevent passengers and crew from vaporizing because the ANC checklist is impossible to perform in gaseous form.
 |-
 | Pollinate || Fly low to stir up pollen || Low-flying helicopters can assist in plant {{w|pollination}},[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037842901931175X] and are offered as a [http://www.flyingmair.com/ag-services/corn-pollination/ commercial service by helicopter pilots.] It is unlikely that airliners flying at much higher altitudes would be able to do the same, however.

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 # '''Communicate''' means talking with air traffic control (ATC) and your company's people through the radio. In the standard list, this is the lowest priority because talking through the radio might distract the pilot from other more important tasks.
-By deferring less important activities until the prior need is deemed satisfied, the immediate dangers of flight into terrain (uncontrolled and {{w|controlled flight into terrain}}) are reduced — as the pilot's {{w|Loss of control (aeronautics)|current circumstances}} allow — and yet can provide for addressing {{w|Separation (aeronautics)|other hazards}}.
+By deferring less important activities until the prior need is deemed satisfied, the immediate dangers of flight into terrain ({{w|United Airlines Flight 173|uncontrolled}} and {{w|controlled flight into terrain}}) are reduced — as the pilot's {{w|Loss of control (aeronautics)|current circumstances}} allow — and yet can provide for addressing {{w|Separation (aeronautics)|other hazards}}.
 [[Randall]] humorously "extends" this standard list with other ''-ate'' checklist items that pilots could do if they're not too busy aviating, navigating and communicating. These extra tasks range from somewhat hilarious to physically impossible or dangerous; see the [[#Table of extended priority items|table]] below for explanations. These actions {{w|Sterile flight deck rule|should generally not be taken}}, as they could distract the pilot and prevent them from reaching the cabin in case of an emergency, or vaporize everyone inside along with portions of the airframe.

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 # '''Communicate''' means talking with air traffic control (ATC) and your company's people through the radio. In the standard list, this is the lowest priority because talking through the radio might distract the pilot from other more important tasks.
-By deferring less important activities until the prior need is deemed satisfied, the immediate dangers of flight into terrain ({{w|controlled flight into terrain|uncontrolled and controlled flight into terrain}}) are reduced — as the pilot's {{w|Loss of control (aeronautics)|current circumstances}} allow — and yet can provide for addressing {{w|Separation (aeronautics)|other hazards}}.
+By deferring less important activities until the prior need is deemed satisfied, the immediate dangers of flight into terrain (uncontrolled and {{w|controlled flight into terrain}}) are reduced — as the pilot's {{w|Loss of control (aeronautics)|current circumstances}} allow — and yet can provide for addressing {{w|Separation (aeronautics)|other hazards}}.
 [[Randall]] humorously "extends" this standard list with other ''-ate'' checklist items that pilots could do if they're not too busy aviating, navigating and communicating. These extra tasks range from somewhat hilarious to physically impossible or dangerous; see the [[#Table of extended priority items|table]] below for explanations. These actions {{w|Sterile flight deck rule|should generally not be taken}}, as they could distract the pilot and prevent them from reaching the cabin in case of an emergency, or vaporize everyone inside along with portions of the airframe.

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 # '''Communicate''' means talking with air traffic control (ATC) and your company's people through the radio. In the standard list, this is the lowest priority because talking through the radio might distract the pilot from other more important tasks.
-By deferring less important activities until the prior need is deemed satisfied, the immediate dangers of flight into terrain ({{w|United Airlines Flight 173|uncontrolled}} and {{w|controlled flight into terrain}}) are reduced — as the pilot's {{w|Loss of control (aeronautics)|current circumstances}} allow — and yet can provide for addressing {{w|Separation (aeronautics)|other hazards}}.
+By deferring less important activities until the prior need is deemed satisfied, the immediate dangers of flight into terrain ({{w|controlled flight into terrain|uncontrolled and controlled flight into terrain}}) are reduced — as the pilot's {{w|Loss of control (aeronautics)|current circumstances}} allow — and yet can provide for addressing {{w|Separation (aeronautics)|other hazards}}.
 [[Randall]] humorously "extends" this standard list with other ''-ate'' checklist items that pilots could do if they're not too busy aviating, navigating and communicating. These extra tasks range from somewhat hilarious to physically impossible or dangerous; see the [[#Table of extended priority items|table]] below for explanations. These actions {{w|Sterile flight deck rule|should generally not be taken}}, as they could distract the pilot and prevent them from reaching the cabin in case of an emergency, or vaporize everyone inside along with portions of the airframe.

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	The [https://elevate-aviation.com/blog/pilots-priority-checklist "ANC" Pilot Priority Checklist] is a list of three guidelines, sorted by priority, that pilots should follow to prevent them from being distracted. Failing to follow it might make the aircraft crash or suffer other problems. As a {{w\|mnemonic}} device, all the activities end in ''-ate''.		The [https://elevate-aviation.com/blog/pilots-priority-checklist "ANC" Pilot Priority Checklist] is a list of three guidelines, sorted by priority, that pilots should follow to prevent them from being distracted. Failing to follow it might make the aircraft crash or suffer other problems. As a {{w\|mnemonic}} device, all the activities end in ''-ate''.

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 | Accelerate || See how fast you can go || While pilots are often keenly interested in the extents of their aircraft flight capabilities, maximum speed is inefficient in jet aircraft, and probably best explored during testing rather than passenger flights. Exceeding V<sub>NE</sub> might even destroy an airplane, see [https://www.australianflying.com.au/news/vne-and-flutter-explained]
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-| Roller skate || Zoom down the aisle || Passengers would probably not appreciate this,{{cn}} although fellow crew members might be amused.  Or possibly ''vice versa''.
+| Roller skate || Zoom down the aisle || Passengers would probably not appreciate this,{{cn}} although fellow crew members might be amused.  Or possibly vice versa.
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 | Exfoliate || Scrub away dead skin || {{w|Emery board}}s and {{w|pumice}} are used to prevent flaking and the development of {{w|callus}}es but dermatologists caution exfoliation is very often unnecessary and can have unwanted consequences. {{w|Volcanic_ash_and_aviation_safety|Volcanic ash has an exfoliating but unwelcome effect on aeroplanes}}.

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 | Pollinate || Fly low to stir up pollen || Low-flying helicopters can assist in plant {{w|pollination}},[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S037842901931175X] and are offered as a [http://www.flyingmair.com/ag-services/corn-pollination/ commercial service by helicopter pilots.] It is unlikely that airliners flying at much higher altitudes would be able to do the same, however.
 |-
-| Congratulate || You're doing a good job flying a plane! || Self-esteem is an important component of mental health, and affirmations can help build it.{{cn}}
+| Congratulate || You're doing a good job flying a plane! || This item suggests that the pilot should praise themself for "doing a good job flying a plane", when ironically, if they did all of the above items, they would not be doing a good job of this.
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 | Celebrate (title text) || Serve passengers tiered cakes shaped like the airspace class diagram || See discussion of the title text above.