High Spirits,
Can't speak for everyone but ,on this side of the Pond, more and more civilian operators require running a risk assessment matrix, on paper, prior to a flight. Every element of the flight is awarded a number.For instance ,pilot experience in type: if less than 100 hours ,gets a higher value.Similar values are awarded for weather, route, fuel planning, maintenance issues ,time of day, ,NVG non NVG etc.If the total number exceeds a certain value, the PIC is required to call his next level of supervision and get clearance.
Looks good on paper but,I suspect, behavior is modified and pilots change values around to avoid calling the next level.So,like every other paper driven exercise, the compliance is more honored in the breach than in the observance.Still, it is a start and there are plenty of level headed guys out there who actually understand the value of a risk assessment and take it seriously.
Not sure how it would work in a single owner/ corporate world but,like I said, it is a start and maybe regulators and operators need to look at it seriously.
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