Integrating Tips, Techniques, and Best Practices

Risk management is a systematic decision-making process which must be taught by Certificated Flight Instructors (CFIs) and imparted to our learners.

The session will cover key challenges faced during transitions, including increased power-to-weight ratios, complex avionics, and unique flight characteristics.

This presentation will discuss the implications for flight instructors, curriculum developers, and training organizations, with recommendations for integrating the DB more effectively throughout a student’s training journey.

This presentation proposes the integration of US Air Force Colonel John Boyd's OODA loop (Observe, Orient, Decide, Act) as a fundamental framework for cultivating proactive habits.

Attendees will walk away with the confidence to use NASA reports—not just as a "get out of jail free" card—but as a proactive, preventive safety tool.

By adopting the presented strategies, flight schools can enhance the learning experience, reduce costs, and help students become proficient pilots more efficiently.

The Kings’ insightful talk will reveal the procedures and techniques that can help pilots manage aviation risks effectively.

Attendees will gain data-backed insights into which training environments set students up for success, what challenges most frequently derail progress, and how flight schools and instructors can better support the next generation of aviators.