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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 914 of 934

Which practice helps a pilot remove the pressure to return home on a casual day flight?

  1. Tell passengers that the flight is a firm schedule
  2. File a flight plan with a short fuel reserve
  3. Plan to arrive after dark
  4. Carry a small overnight kit with the necessities
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Correct answer: Carry a small overnight kit with the necessities

The kit can contain prescriptions, contact lens solutions, and toiletries.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making — Managing External Pressures, page 49

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026