What does the acronym pave stand for?

Another way to mitigate risk is to perceive hazards. By incorporating the PAVE checklist into preflight planning, the pilot divides the risks of flight into four categories: Pilot-in-command (PIC), Aircraft, enVironment, and External pressures (PAVE) which form part of a pilot's decision-making process.



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The PAVE checklist is a great way to evaluate your personal minimums and hazards you could experience when flying. Each letter stands for a different risk when flying; Personal/Pilot, Aircraft, EnVironment, and External Pressures. These are the factors a pilot must take into account when making their decision to fly.

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FATPL - pre-takeoff checks. Fuel, Altimeters, Transponder, Pitot Heat, Landing Light. TMPFFGH - Trim, Mixture, Pitch, Fuel, Flaps, Engine Air Ventilation, Hydraulic Pressure.

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The 3 Must-Know Aircraft Emergency Squawk Codes For Pilots
  • 7700 – Distress or Urgency Condition. Before we begin discussing emergencies, let's define our terms as listed in the Pilot/Controller Glossary. ...
  • 7600 – Two-Way Radio Communication Failure (NORDO) ...
  • 7500 – Air Piracy (Hijacking or Hostile Acts Onboard)


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Wake turbulence poses a major risk to other aircraft, so pilots and ATC use the term “heavy” in radio transmissions as a reminder that the aircraft's wake may be dangerous to others passing behind or below the flightpath of these larger-mass aircraft.

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Not much is said, apart from the pilot monitoring calling out a few conditions being met: “Power Set” or “Thrust Set”: The engines have now reached the selected power level (it takes a few seconds for the engines to spool up from idle) “80 knots” or “100 knots”: The aircraft has reached a speed of 80/100 knots.

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The salute also signifies a transfer of control, a change of command if you will, from ground crew to air crew; a symbolic salute from maintenance to say; “Sir/Ma'am, you have the aircraft,” and a return salute stating; “Roger, I have the aircraft.” According to the International Civil Aeronautics Organization and the ...

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