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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 923 of 934

When and where should a pilot build a personal minimums checklist?

  1. On the ground, with no pressure to make a specific trip
  2. In the air, as the weather and flight conditions change en route
  3. At the airport, on the day of a trip
  4. After an incident
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Correct answer: On the ground, with no pressure to make a specific trip

The pilot assesses abilities and capabilities in a non-flying environment.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making — Perceive, Process, Perform (3P) Model, page 56

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026