10 Ways To Help Prevent Runway Incursions

1.- See The “Big Picture”

      Monitor both ground and tower communications when possible.

2.- Transmit Clearly

      Make your instructions and read backs complete and easy to understand.

3.- Listen Carefully

     Listen to your clearance.

     Listen to what you read back.

     Do not let communications become automatic.

4.- Copy Clearances

     Clearances can change. Keep a note pad and copy your clearance. If needed

     refer to your notes.

5.- Situational Awarensess

     Know your location.

     If unfamiliar with an airport keep a current airport diagram available for easy

     reference.

6.- Admit When Lost

     If you get lost on an airport ask ATC for help.

     Better to damager your pride than your airplane.

7.- Sterile Cockpit

      Maintain a sterile cockpit until reaching cruising altitude. Explain to your

      passengers that talking should be kept to a minimum.

8.- Understand Signs, Lights And Markings

     Keep current with airport sings, lights and markings.

     Know what they mean and what action to take.

9.- Never Assume

     Do not take clearances for granted. Look both ways before entering or

     crossing taxiways and runways.

10.- Follow Procedure

       Establish safe procedures for airport operations. Then follow them.