RM (Risk Management)

1. A decision-making process designed to systematically identify hazards, assess the degree of risk, and determine the best course of action.

2. The "PAVE" checklist during flight planning help me to assess risk

- Pilot-In-Command :

general health, physical/mental/emotional state, proficiency, currency

- Aircraft :

airworthiness, equpment, performance capability

- enVironment :

weather hazards, terrain, airports/runways to be used, conditions

- External pressures :

meetings, people waiting at destination, desire to impress someone, etc.

3. A personal checklist such as "I'M SAFE" to determine personal risks.