Southern Region (ASO)

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Pilot Tips

10 WAYS TO HELP PREVENT RUNWAY INCURSIONS��

1.�� See the ���Big Picture���
Monitor both ground and tower communications when possible.��

2.�� Transmit Clearly
Make your instructions and readbacks complete and easy to understand.��

3.�� Listen Carefully
Listen to your clearance/authorization.�� Listen to what you read back.�� Do not let communications become ���automatic.�����

4.�� Copy Clearances
Clearances can change.�� Keep a note pad and copy your clearance.�� If needed, refer to your notes.��

5.�� Situational Awareness
Know your location.�� If unfamiliar with an airport, keep a current airport diagram available for easy reference.

6.�� Admit When Lost
If you get lost on the airfield, ask Air Traffic Control for help.�� When in doubt, ASK!��

7.�� Sterile Cockpit
Maintain a sterile cockpit until reaching cruising altitude.�� Explain to your passengers that talking should be kept to a minimum.��

8.�� Understand Signs, Markings and Lights
Keep current with airport signs, markings, and lights.�� Know what they mean and what action to take.��

9.�� Never Assume
Do not take clearances for granted.�� Look both ways before entering or crossing taxiways and runways.��

10.�� Follow Procedures
Establish safe procedures for airport operations, and then follow them.����