risk assessment matrices, quantitative risk assessment flow charts, PAVE
WTF?
My pre-flight risk assessment goes like this:
1. Is the aeroplane is satisfactory working order?
2. Are the weather conditions within the limits of both myself and the aeroplane?
3. Do I have plenty of fuel?
4. Do I have the necessary equipment for the terrain to be overflown (lifejackets etc)?
If the answer to all the above is yes, we go. If not, we don't. Common sense is highly underrated in my opinion, although as I'm sure many will point out, common sense is not very common.