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Golden rules
for pilots

Fly, navigate and communicate

In this order and with appropriate tasksharing

Use the appropriate level of automation

at all times
Understand the FMA at all times
Take action if things do not go as expected

Fly, navigate and communicate Use the appropriate level

In this order and with appropriate tasksharing
• Fly the aircraft, Fly the aircraft, Fly the aircraft
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 on’t allow anything to distract you from
your role as PF or PM
of automation at all times
• The appropriate level of automation depends upon
the situation and the task. Pilot judgment prevails,
including selecting manual flight

• PM must ACTIVELY MONITOR the flight parameters • Understand the implication of the intended level
and highlight any excessive deviations of automation

• Both pilots must maintain their Situational Awareness • Select the intended level
and immediately resolve any uncertainty as a crew • Confirm the expected aircraft reaction

Understand the FMA at all times Take action if things do not go as

expected
• Monitor your FMA • By PF changing the level of automation
• Announce your FMA • By PF reverting to manual flight
• Confirm your FMA • By PM taking action:
• Understand your FMA Question / Challenge / Take-over