Task A. Preflight Assessment

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

8 elements

• CA.II.A.K1
  Pilot self-assessment.
• CA.II.A.K2
  Determining that the airplane to be used is appropriate and airworthy.
• CA.II.A.K3
  Airplane preflight inspection, including:
• CA.II.A.K3a
  Which items should be inspected
• CA.II.A.K3b
  The reasons for checking each item
• CA.II.A.K3c
  How to detect possible defects
• CA.II.A.K3d
  The associated regulations
• CA.II.A.K4
  Environmental factors, including weather, terrain, route selection, and obstructions.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

5 elements

• CA.II.A.R1
  Pilot.
• CA.II.A.R2
  Aircraft.
• CA.II.A.R3
  Environment (e.g., weather, airports, airspace, terrain, obstacles).
• CA.II.A.R4
  External pressures.
• CA.II.A.R5
  Aviation security concerns.