first priority always is maintaining control of the aircraft, and  all other duties are secondary. Generally, prefl ight planning  and good pilot judgment would prevent a situation of fl ying  in moderate to extreme turbulence. However, when you do  find yourself flying in this situation, fly the aircraft fi rst, and  attend to flight deck duties second.  Checklists have been the foundation of pilot standardization  and flight deck safety for many years and the fi rst defense  against the error chain that leads to accidents.  [Figure 1-20]  The  checklist is an aid to the fallible human memory and helps  to ensure that critical safety items are not overlooked or  forgotten. However, checklists are of no value if the pilot is not  committed to their use. Without discipline and dedication in  using a checklist, the odds favor the possibility of an error. A good instructor immediately begins teaching ADM  when the student has the ability to control the WSC aircraft  confidently during the most basic maneuvers. The instructor  incorporates “scenario-based training” in which the instructor  provides pilot, aircraft, environment, and operational risk  elements to train the student to utilize ADM in making  the best decision for a given set of circumstances. During  a proficiency or practical test, the instructor or examiner  evaluates the applicant’s ability to use satisfactory ADM  practices as the pilot determines risks and coordinates safe  procedures. Resource management is similar to that described in the  Pilot’s Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083- 25) except the passenger cannot help in the same ways as in  an airplane. The passenger cannot hold or help read the map  unless the pilot has provided a knee board or other means  for the passenger to assist.  [Figure 1-19] The importance of consistent use of checklists cannot be  overstated in pilot training. A major objective in primary fl ight  training is to establish habitual patterns that will serve pilots  well throughout their flying careers. The fl ight instructor must  promote a positive attitude toward the use of checklists, and  the student pilot must recognize their importance.  Because of the evolution of WSC aircraft and their simplicity,  it could be thought that written checklists are not required.  Nothing is further from the truth. Following good written  checklists provides significant safety for human factors,  which is the greatest cause of accidents in aviation. Five important written checklists must be used before fl ight.  These specific checklists are emphasized because of their  importance in avoiding pilot errors that can occur before or  during fl ight: In addition to having the passenger scan the skies for other  aircraft, the passenger can maintain control of the aircraft for  short periods as the WSC is relatively easy to fl y straight.  This permits the pilot to perform unanticipated flight  deck functions during fl ight. Overall, prefl ight planning  and passenger briefings are additional tasks of resource  management for the WSC aircraft. 1. Prefl ight preparation 2. Routine  prefl ight inspection 3. Passenger  prefl ight brief 4. Engine  start/taxi 5. Prefl ight check  Scenario-Based Training  Use of Checklists  Resource Management Figure 1-20. Example of a checklist. Figure 1-19. Kneeboards help secure items in the flight deck. 1-12