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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
D
 ont 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