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Ep 182 - When to use FCOM's, Checklists and Flows

September 15, 2025 • Trent Robinson Aviation • Season 1 • Episode 182

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Today we’re diving into a topic that every pilot, from the brand-new student to the most seasoned airline captain, deals with every single flight: checklists, flows, and memory items. These tools are the backbone of cockpit discipline and standardisation—but when do you use a flow? When do you pull out the full checklist? And what about those memory items for emergencies?

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