Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Checklists are a hallmark of organized and successful people. Checklists characterized by mnemonic reminders often are ones that people ...

There are a number of existing checklists to help pilots in single-pilot cockpits prepare, organize and safely fly. While torturing the mnemonic a bit, the FAA’s “IMSAFE” works well as does the ...

Pilots should always use checklists, regardless of experience level, to ensure systematic checks and safe operation; it's not a crutch but a tool for consistent performance. Checklists should be ...

Pilots should avoid appearing unprofessional by completing all necessary actions, such as retracting flaps after landing, similar to boaters securing their lines. Using checklists as verification ...

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Credit: Transportation Safety Board of Canada Fuel exhaustion accidents are common in general aviation. They are far less common in commercial, professionally flown operations. The NTSB database shows ...