Keeping and maintaining an aircraft so that it is fit for flight is not a one-person task. It requires a joint team effort which comprises the aviation maintenance experts, the aircraft owner, and the pilot. In this blog, you will see how you and your pilot can work together to keep your aircraft in its best possible condition.
There are certain qualities and practices that aircraft owners and pilots must adhere to, to ensure the aircraft remains fully functional and guarantees passenger safety.
Make A Winning Combination
You and your pilot can make a winning combination to take care of your aircraft. You being the owner of the aircraft, and your pilot, the one who flies, inspects, and takes care of your aircraft are in the best position to make the right decisions. You two need to be on the same page all the time so that nothing remains unexplained and both of you have the shared knowledge of your aircraft.
Both of you have different perspectives. With these different views, you must consider what is best for your aircraft and do what’s necessary. Ensuring proper communication will minimize the chances of damage to the aircraft.
Keep A Close Eye On The Aircraft
You and your pilot can share each other’s experiences during and after flights to discuss anything that’s not normal. The two of you can draw each other’s attention to something worth taking action against to avoid further consequences.
Neither you nor your pilot can afford to be technically unaware of what is going on with your aircraft. When both of you have technical knowledge of the aircraft to some extent, it helps to ensure the maintenance of your aircraft.
Schedule Your Flights Wisely
Another area in which you and your pilot play a vital role is scheduling the flights wisely. There must be ample time for the pilot and the aviation maintenance experts to prepare your aircraft for the next flight.
The pilot needs to have timely information about your schedule. You should also consider your well-being and preparedness for the next flight. If your pilot is not feeling well or is mentally tired, either try delaying the flight or asking another pilot to take over.
You and your pilot must be completely relaxed and in a prepared state of mind before going on the next flight. It will enable the pilot especially to check all the essential elements in the aircraft before the flight. Resultantly, the next flight you take will be safer and a successful one.
Don’t Keep Any Secrets
There must not be any communication gaps between the pilot and the aircraft owner.
If any of you find something suspicious or abnormal, you must share it with each other so that necessary actions can be taken. This way, you can avoid the adverse outcomes of ignorance.
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