Aviation Instructor's Handbook (FAA-H-8083-9)  Appendix D: Personal Minimums Checklist  Your Personal Minimums Checklist—$_{ }$ How To Use Your Checklist  Have a fun and safe flight!  P ilot Physical Condition  D- 1 Sleep  _____ hours in the last 24 hours  Food and water  in the last _____ hours  Alcohol  None in the last _____ hours  Drugs or medication  None in the last _____ hours  Stressful events  None in the last _____ days  Illnesses  None in the last _____ days  Takeoffs/landings  _____ in the last _____ days  Hours in make/model  _____ in the last _____ days  Instrument approaches  _____ (simulated or actual) in the last _____ days  Instrument flight hours  _____ (simulated or actual) in the last _____ days  Terrain and airspace  familiar  Periodically review and revise your checklist as your personal circumstances change, such as your proficiency, recency, or  training. You should never make your minimums less restrictive unless a significant positive event has occurred. However,  it is okay to make your minimums more restrictive at any time. And never make your minimums less restrictive when you  are planning a specific flight, or else external pressures will influence you.  Use this checklist just as you would use one for your aircraft. Carry the checklist in your flight kit. Use it at home as you  start planning a flight and again just before you make your final decision to fly. Be wary if you have an item that’s margina l  in any single risk factor category. But if you have items in more than one category, you may be headed for trouble. If you  have marginal items in two or more risk factors/categories, do n ot go!  Each item provides you with either a space to completea personal minimum or a checklistitem to think about. Spend  some quiet time completing each blank and consider other items that apply to your personal minimums. Give yourself  permission to choose higher minimums than those specified in the regulations, aircraft flight manuals, or other rules.  ⦁ $_{Helps you control and manage risk by identifying even subtle risk factors. }$ ⦁ $_{Allows you to fly with less stress and less risk. Practice }$ “Conservatism Without Guilt.”$_{ }$ ⦁ $_{Is an easy-to-use, personal tool tailored to your level of skill, knowledge, and ability. }$ Date Revised: _________________________  Pilot:_________________________________  Reviewed with: ________________________,  (if applicable) 