RMH 2-4

Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2A)12406 Experience and “Comfort Level” Assessment Wind & Turbulence Surface wind speed Surface wind gusts Crosswind component Turbulence 15 knots 8 knots 7 10 knots 5 knots 7 SE ME Make/ Model Figure 2-6. A sample pilot experience and comfort level assessment for wind and turbulence. 12407 In addition to winds, “comfort level” inventory should also include factors related to aircraft performance. Completing the table with reference to the aircraft type and terrain typical for most flying [Figure 2-7] will establish a safety buffer. If the pilot has never operated an airplane from a runway shorter than 5,000 feet, the shortest runway box should say 5,000 feet. 12408 Experience and “Comfort Level” Assessment Performance Factors Shortest runway Highest terrain Highest density altitude Performance 4,500 3,000 3,000 2,500 6,000 3,000 SE ME Make/ Model Figure 2-7. Sample experience and comfort level assessment for performance factors. Step 4—Assemble and Evaluate 12409 Combining all these numbers results in a baseline personal minimums table as shown in Figure 2-8. 12410 Baseline Personal Minimums Weather Condition Ceiling Day Night Visibility Day Night VFR MVFR IFR LIFR 2,500 5,000 4 miles 8 miles 800 999 1 mile 3 miles Surface wind speed Surface wind gusts Crosswind component Turbulence SE ME Make/ Model 15 knots 8 knots 7 10 knots 5 knots 7 Shortest runway Highest terrain Highest density altitude Performance SE ME Make/ Model 4,500 3,000 3,000 2,500 6,000 3,000 Figure 2-8. Sample baseline personal minimums.