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Cirrus SR20 and SR22 Flight Operations Manual
Section Section 1 Introduction
Section 1 - Introduction
General
Procedures in this publication are derived from procedures in the FAA
Approved Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). Cirrus Design has attempted
to ensure that the data contained agrees with the data in the AFM. If
there is any disagreement, the Airplane Flight Manual is the final
authority.
Single Pilot Resource Management
Single Pilot Resource Management (SRM) is the art and science of
managing all the resources available to a single-pilot to ensure that the
successful outcome of the flight is never in doubt.
The majority of Cirrus aircraft operations are conducted single-pilot.
The work load associated with flying the aircraft, configuring and
monitoring avionics, communicating with air traffic control, and
decision making can be overwhelming at times. The following SRM
procedures have been adapted from cockpit procedures common to
dual pilot transport category aircraft.
General aviation pilots have a great deal of latitude on how to manage
and operate aircraft. To ensure the highest levels of safety it is strongly
recommended that these single pilot operating procedures be
incorporated into the operation of the aircraft.
Priority of Tasks
The following is a list of priorities that apply to any situation
encountered in flight. Pilots must adhere to these priorities during
every flight.
1. Maintain Aircraft Control
The number one priority of the pilot is to maintain aircraft control.
Pilots should maintain a high level of vigilance during periods of
high and low workload to ensure aircraft control is always
maintained.
2. Navigation
Once aircraft control is assured, pilots should set and verify the
avionics are correctly configured for navigation. This task includes
June 2008
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