Arriving At Unfamiliar Airports June 2017 Safety Meeting
Pre-Flight Actions
Pre-Flight Actions FAR 91.103 www.1800wxbrief.com www.jaxnfc.com Related Links www.airnav.com EFB – Foreflight, FlyQ, etc. AOPA’s Airport Directory or Online Directory https://www.aopa.org/airports/index.cfm Airport specific websites
Talk to Someone Call the FBO Ask other Pilots Talk to a CFI or Pilot at the Airport
Questions to Ask Which Runway They Used Kind of Traffic Pattern Landmarks that Stand Out What FBO to Use & Why?
Scope It Out Google Earth Over Fly The Airport ATC vs. Pilot Controlled Airport Diagram Ready Plan Your Expected Taxi Where to Touch Down Where to Park
Confess Ask for Progressive Taxi (ATC) Ask for Line Personnel (CTAF)
Other Thoughts Prior Experiences Recommendations