Risk Assessment
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day/Night | Day | Night + Moon | Night No Moon | |||
| Rating | Comm | PPL + Instrument | PPL | Student | ||
| Rest in last 24 hours | >7hrs | 5-7 hrs | 3-5 hrs | <3 hrs | ||
| Ceiling AGL | Clear | 8,000-10,000 | 5,000-8,000 | 3,000-5,000 | IMC | |
| Visibility | >15 miles | 10-15 miles | 6-9 miles | 3-5 miles | 1-2 miles | |
| Crosswind | 0-5 kts | 5-8 kts | 8-12 kts | 12-17 kts | >17 kts | |
| Target Airport Familiarity | Yes | No | ||||
| Hours in Aircraft | >150 hrs | 101-149 hrs | 50-100 hrs | 25-49 hrs | <25 hrs | |
| Hours in last 90 days | >20 hrs | 15-20 hrs | 10-14 hrs | 5-9 hrs | <5 hrs | |
| Total Hours | >1,000 hrs | 500-999 hrs | 100-499 hrs | 50-99 hrs | <50 hrs | |
| Total Risk Score | ||||||
| No unusual hazards. Use normal flight planning and established personal minimums and operating procedures | ||||||
| Slightly increased risk. Conduct flight planning with extra caution. Review personal minimums and operating procedures | ||||||
| Conditions present very high risk. Conduct flight planning with extra care and review all elements that present the most risk. Consult with more experienced pilots or flight instructors for guidance. Consider delaying flight until conditions improve | ||||||