Pilots should always use checklists, regardless of experience level, to ensure systematic checks and safe operation; it's not a crutch but a tool for consistent performance. Checklists should be ...

Pilots should not be complacent when running through the preflight checklist, the NTSB says. Credit: Yacobchuk/Getty Images At times, pilots have made "rote" callouts—acting out of habit rather than ...

Pilots with moderate experience (~300 hours) or those who are rusty can develop dangerous overconfidence, leading them to skip vital preflight checks with potentially catastrophic consequences like ...