1. Knowing
· Where you are
· What you are doing
· Where you are going to be (always think ahead of the aircraft)
· What you can do
· Where others are and what they are likely to do
but with respect you miss the point. Your list, as Mr Guppy's is obvious, although I agree not to everyone. Ask any pilot about SA and my guess is they will tell you, you need to know where you are, where you are going and what your alternates are (to paraphrase). The theory is great - and sound.
However now tell us how you achieve those objectives - that is what most pilot's need to know.
Let me give you an analogy - you could argue to get a good job, you need to present well, produce a solid CV, put over the reasons why you are suitable for the job convincingly at interview etc, that much most candidates with any hope know, the problem is most dont know how to do it!
Hence my point Mr Guppy told us what you need to do, as, with respect have you, not how you do it!