Pre-flight briefing information

Introduction to Threat and Error Management (TEM)

The principles of TEM are to encourage pilots to have situation awareness of the risks that might put them in danger and to consider plans to mitigate those risks.

Identifying weather related risks is an important factor, so an understanding of how to manage risks such as unexpected weather changes is a fundamental part of good airmanship.

To learn more about TEM in the context of weather, read the case studies on high pressure, tropical maritime, spring and autumn and winter high pressure conditions.

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Resources

The CAAs ‘Clued Up’ articles and ‘Safety Sense Leaflets’ provide a wealth of information that help aviators mitigate the impacts of weather and aid flight safety.

Additionally, the Airspace & Safety Initiative provides a detailed section on Weather Threat & Error Management.

The ‘Skyway Code’ is a CAA publication designed to provide pilots with easy, quick access to the key information they need. It includes a meteorology section which has been created in conjunction with the Met Office.

GetMet

This handy guide provides all a pilot needs to know about aviation briefing products and how to obtain them. Contact details for VOLMET, ATIS and much more are also provided.