Distraction in the Cockpit

 What is a Distraction?

Distractions in the Cockpit:

Distractions in the cockpit, can take numerous forms, so,distractions can occur during any phase of the flight.

We are humans and nobody is perfect, the error will be there always, but in the bottom line is that simple distractions, such as our routine in doing our tasks inside the cockpit, as reading the checklist, communication with ground or in the air with the ATC, PA announcements, and also other tasks during flying. Always focus safety.

Review these subjects, we as pilots can take a perfectly good pair of eyes and hands away from flying the airplane to avoid incidents /accidents.

The lessons learn and practical applications to reduced incidents during our tasks inside the cockpit, regarding distractions, the most important are fly the airplane no matter what, always remains in control of the airplane. 

Be decisive with the delegation of responsibilities, don’t complete nonessential tasks during critical phases of flight , keep everyone in the circle , following ATC communications , maintain situational awareness, isolate a distraction, make sure one distraction doesn't spread into other parts of the operations, don’t allow a minor distraction to turn on an incident or accident, be careful, maintain vigilance at all time during any phase of the flight, if you don’t pay attention, distractions can negatively affect situational awareness, decision making and judgment .

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