Further experiments by Cambridge researchers show that oral instructions are only 61 percent understood. Also, they demonstrated that departures from standard forms of communication have contributed to many accidents. Standardization is the essence of flight safety and safety on the airport surface. Our airports are increasing in traffic and congestion on the ground as well as in the skies around them. The graph below shows that errors of potentially disastrous proportions are increasing on our airports.
Runway incursions are a real threat to every user's safety.
Consider adopting a standardized departure procedure for yourself that will assure your safety and freedom from runway incursions. Study airport pavement markings, have the correct charts and airport diagrams ready, and listen to Air Traffic Control instructions carefully. P Plan your route, not only in the air, but also from your parking spot to the active runway. O Organize your charts and notes before engine start to minimize cockpit distraction. C Clearance , Listen to ATIS, AWOS or ASOS before calling clearance or ground and read back all clearances.