## Mitigating Risk 

Risk assessment is only part of the equation. After determining the level of risk, the pilot needs to mitigate the risk. For example, the VFR pilot flying from point A to point B (50 miles) in marginal flight conditions has several ways to reduce risk: 

• Wait for the weather to improve to good VFR conditions. 

• Take a pilot who is more experienced or who is certified as an instrument flight rules (IFR) pilot. 

• Delay the flight. 

• Cancel the flight. 

• Drive. 

## Chapter Summary 

The pilot can assess risk by using risk assessment models that quantify the risk by assessing the likelihood of an event occurring and the consequences of that event. 

Go to www.faa.gov for a downloadable risk assessment program to use. 

