Back to basics

Golden Rules for Flying:

1. Aviate, navigate and communicate: always in this order.

2. Use the appropriate level of automation at all times.

3. Take action if things do not go as expected.

These rules come from 4 that are printed on a wallet-size plastic card produced by AIRBUS. But of course, they apply equally well to ANY level of flying – the first one being the most critical at a time of crisis.

There are many other Golden Rules for Flying – some are humorous, others offer words of wisdom.

Aviate, navigate and communicate. Make it your mantra.

# What other critical rules would you personally add – both in preparation for, and after, flight? (just click on the comment icon near this post’s title to add your thoughts.)