SOARING SAFETY FOUNDATION

TEN STEPS

Phase of Flight

In-flight

Takeoff

Landing

1. Maintain Personal Proficiency

Personal Proficiency

2. Use Checklists Effectively

Checklist Usage

3. Properly Prepare for Each Flight

Pre-flight Preparation

Pre-flight Preparation

4. Conduct Positive Control Checks Frequently

Critical Assembly Check

5. Know the Standard American Soaring Signals

6. Always Plan for Emergencies

7. Maintain Situational Awareness

Situational Awareness

8. Use Effective Collision Avoidance Techniques

Mid-air Collisions

9. Eliminate Obstructions in Close Proximity to the Runway

10. Make Safety the Primary Goal in all Decision-making

Billy Singleton