You are doing the IMSAFE Assessment wrong!

[@kene8895]

Scott, that was a great drive it home at a very realistic level. I agree that the IMSAFE checklist as is makes it much too easy to blow off or ignore a situation that may apply to you and needs attention. I think your 1 to 5 rating level is a great way to add that realism needed to add to the make sure to stay safe approach, if you will....... THANKS!

[@ScottKoonCFI]

You are very welcome! Thank you for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@wheelsup46]

Scott, Thanks for drilling down into this checklist with more detail. Provides a good way to slow down as one goes through a personal preflight. When I run the IMSAFE checklist, I also try to remember to include hydration and eating, two important things that can affect my performance while flying.

[@ScottKoonCFI]

Excellent point! Thank you for bringing it up! I debated including it, but I wasn’t sure how many folks are familiar with the Risk Management Handbook. However, the Handbook notes: “some publications combine Emotion with Stress as the “S” in IMSAFE and leave the “E” to remind pilots about “Eating.” Since proper nutrition and hydration affects wellness and safety, a pilot planning a long flight should consider appropriate food and water intake and supply.” Thank you for sharing this! Please keep your comments coming!

[@jimmyfall9302]

Thank you Scott. Every form of self evaluation before a flight should be an integral part of every flight planning process.

[@ScottKoonCFI]

Thank you for the comment! I couldn't agree more.

[@bonro001]

Fantastic video, love the number system. When I am out at the airport about to fly I find checking in and asking "Am I excited about the flight" tends to take care of a few of these. If am upset, distracted by something or feeling bad, the answer is usually a "No", my sign to head home. I want my flights to be a "Want to", not a "Have to".

[@ScottKoonCFI]

Excellent! Thanks for the comment and thanks for sharing!

[@budowens6478]

Great job

[@ScottKoonCFI]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful!

[@TWard100]

hey scott, great stuff. you mentioned a link to your spread sheet and i cant seem to find it. It may be right in front of me and I'm not seeing it. I also went to your web site hoping to find download links for some of your stuff but didnt see anything. Could you please let me know how I might get the spread sheet. Thanks

[@ScottKoonCFI]

@Terry Ward, thanks for the comment and question. Plus thanks for visiting my website! Here is the link for downloading The IMSAFE Scoring Spreadsheet. img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/32fb64d4-efad-45f7-9ad2-209def2df22c/downloads/IMSAFE%20Scoring%20Sheet.xlsx?ver=1670897924047