AA.I.C.R1cFAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Risk management

c. Personal weather minimums

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Weather conditions involved in departure and in-flight decision making, to include: c. Personal weather minimums

Bottom line

Pilots who understand the difference between what is “smart” or “safe” based on pilot experience and proficiency establish personal minimums that are more restrictive than the regulatory requirements. Personal minimums may change with pilot experience, proficiency, currency, and other factors.

FAA references

  1. RMH ch. 2 (p. 2-1) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  2. AC 91-92, paras. 4.13, 4.14, 4.15, 8.1, 8.2 — AC No: 91-92
  3. RMH ch. 5 (p. 5-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
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