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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 917 of 934

What is the easiest point in a flight to cancel because of bad weather?

  1. After the engine start and run-up are both complete
  2. At the midpoint of the flight
  3. Before the pilot and passengers load the aircraft
  4. Just before entering the traffic pattern
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Correct answer: Before the pilot and passengers load the aircraft

The first 5P decision point is preflight in the flight planning room.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making — The 5 Ps Check, page 52

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026