The Development and Use of a Generic Nonnormal Checklist With Applications in Ab Initio and Introductory Advanced Qualification Programs

Abstract

This article describes the background to the development and use of a generic nornormal checklist having potential applications in ab initio pilot training, airline entry, or bridge training and in introductory Advanced Qualification Rogram pilot training. The associated training course is discussed first. The relevant checklist design criteria are then outlined. The general structure and content of nonnormal checklists are reviewed before the actual generic nonnormal checklist and its uses are examined. This article concludes by assessing the impact of the generic checklist on the acquisition of basic cockpit management skills and on subsequent aircraft type-specific simulator training.