Flows, Checklists and Callouts

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Justin Cobb Flows, Callouts and Checklists AER305 CAU
A flow is the basic methodology for running through system checks and setup of the aircraft in varying phases of flight. A flow should be ‘fluid’ and is meant to be a muscle-memory way to set up the aircraft. Flows are memorized and seen as a quick way to run through all of the important and critical checks of an aircraft. A great example of a flow would be the running through the climb, cruise and descent check lists in a C172. It is more like a “L” shaped flow check that I perform during the flight. I start at the fuel selector valve, trim setting, work up to flaps, mixture, throttle setting, monitor the engine instruments, then back to my T-scan on the PFD. A checklist is a short list of essential items that must be checked for flight safety. Checklists ensure that the safety of the aircraft is maintained, and all checklist items are checked off by the pilot to confirm that they are done and the aircraft and pilot are ready for flight. An example of a check list would be the pre-flight check list for the C172. This starts off at the left wing of the aircraft, then to the empennage, the tail, the other side of the empennage, the right wing, the nose, propeller and back to the left wing. I perform this exact checklist the same way each time to make sure I am uniform in my inspection and nothing is overlooked. Callouts are clear and precise communication among crew members and are essential for maintaining awareness and maximizing the safety of flight. They are used to give a command, delegate a task, acknowledge a command, initiate or complete the transfer of information, ask a question, call out a change of indication, identify a specific event, etc. An example for a callout would be the instrument approach brief for a particular ILS. Starting from the top left to right and working down the approach plate is the standard. Reading out the frequencies, way points, altitudes, FAFs, time requirements, descent rates, minimums and
published missed procedure out loud in the cockpit involves the flight crew and also verifies the correct information. When I arrive at the DA of an ILS approach, I call out “minimums” and look outside the cockpit to identify the airfield. If I can identify the airfield, I will then call out “airfield in sight, descending below minimums”. This announces to everyone in the flight crew we are about to land.
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REFERENCES Kavanaugh, D. (2022) Flows, checklists and callouts with Ed , LIFT Academy . Available at: https://flywithlift.com/flight-training/flows-checklists-and-callouts-with-ed/ (Accessed: January 28, 2023).