| The saying "an ounce of prevention is worth a | | | | alternate destination airport is required, the pilot |
| pound of cure" holds true in life as well as in | | | | will be prepared with the necessary charts, radio |
| private air travel. A good pilot will prepare for | | | | frequencies and airport information on hand. |
| unexpected events by planning alternate options | | | | What does this mean for you, the private air |
| prior to every flight. They will take into account | | | | travel customer? Unfortunately, route changes |
| many factors including weather, fuel, airport | | | | often come at the expense of your time. For |
| runway lengths and the weight and balance of the | | | | instance, when a pilot is not comfortable with the |
| aircraft. The pilot will call a certified weather | | | | weather prediction at your desired airport, or |
| briefer, estimate the weight of the passengers, | | | | recommends a fuel stop to ensure enough range |
| fuel and baggage and research appropriate flight | | | | in your flight route, this can certainly cause an |
| charts to collect this information. | | | | inconvenience. However, when it comes to air |
| Once the route is planned, the pilot will research | | | | travel, one should always put safety before |
| alternate airports and routes. For example, if the | | | | convenience. |
| headwinds are stronger than predicted and an | | | | |