Comment-AMCC-III.c-Training

File: < http://www.secureav.com/Comment-AMCC-III.c-Training.pdf >Last Updated: October 20, 2005THE AVIATORS’ MODEL CODE OF CONDUCT(AMCC) is available at < http://www.secureav.com >.About the Commentary: The Commentary addresses selected issues within the AVIATORS’ MODEL CODEOF CONDUCT(AMCC) to elaborate on their meaning, provide interpretive guidance, and suggest ways ofadopting the AMCC. It is intended primarily for implementers, policy administrators, aviation associationmanagement, and pilots who wish to explore the AMCC in greater depth. Please send your edits, errata,and comments to . Terms of Use are available at .COMMENTARY TOAMCC III.c – TRAINING AND PROFICIENCYc. act with vigilance and avoid complacency,1Constant vigilance and the avoidance of complacency are essential to flight safety.There are many positive steps pilots can take to avoid complacency, from rigorously followingStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and checklists to consistently rechecking and challenging2themselves with “what ifs.” Pilots, including flight instructors, should invite other pilots andflight instructors to thoroughly check their work. “Complacency could also be related toadvancements in technology that have made flying easier and safer. Too much trust in thetechnology may lead pilots to believe, for example, that instrument crosschecks to confirm3aircraft position or altitude are unnecessary or can be done less often ...