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 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 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 ...