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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 918 of 934

A flight is longer than 2 hours. How often should the pilot do the 5P check?

  1. Every 30 minutes
  2. Every 3 hours
  3. Only before takeoff
  4. Every hour
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Correct answer: Every hour

The 5P check is also done preflight, before takeoff, before descent, and before the traffic pattern.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making — The 5 Ps Check, page 53

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026