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PAVE Checklist

A pre-flight risk assessment tool that evaluates four categories of risk: Pilot (experience, health, currency), Aircraft (performance, equipment, airworthiness), enVironment (weather, terrain, airspace, airports), and External pressures (schedules, passengers, commitments). By systematically reviewing each element, pilots can identify and mitigate risks before they become hazards in flight.

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