Knee Pad Checklist (Pilot Reference Guide)
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Knee Pad Checklist (Pilot Reference Guide)
A pilot's kneeboard checklist is a list of essential flight-related information and tools that pilots use during preflight and inflight procedures, designed to be easily accessible and organized for quick reference.
Purpose[edit | edit source]
To ensure pilots have quick access to crucial information and tools during all phases of flight, including preflight checks, navigation, calculations, and emergency procedures.
Content[edit | edit source]
Kneeboards typically hold items like:
- Flight plans and charts
- Approach plates
- Checklists for various flight phases
- Navigation tools (e.g., E6B flight computer)
- Emergency procedures
Benefits[edit | edit source]
- Reduces workload by keeping essential information readily available
- Improves situational awareness and decision-making
- Enhances safety by ensuring pilots have quick access to critical information