Title: Describe the critical phases of flight.
Course: Aircraft Pilot Training II (20053-II) > Section: Describing Aeronautical Decision-making

Description should include the following concepts:

- In flying, most accidents happen during approach, landing, and takeoff.
- Research shows that 83 percent of accidents occur during these stages; it is very important to observe situational awareness during these stages of flight.
- One way to increase situational awareness is by conducting a briefing before each of these critical stages of flight.
- Nonessential communication should be avoided during these phases.

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Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to understand the critical phases of flight?