While safety is everyone’s concern the Line Chief should consider it to be a special duty to keep an eye open for anything that could lead to a potentially dangerous situation and then, if he has any concerns, do something about it. It is not intended to give a complete list of things to watch for but the following are a few of the more likely scenarios.
- Deteriorating weather conditions: Conditions must be above VFR minima with acceptable winds. Consider stopping flying.
- Increasing cross winds: Consider change in runway.
- Poor quality of take-offs and landings by solo pilots. Usually associated with increasing crosswinds. Consider requiring a flight with an instructor.
- Overworked instructors and tow pilots: Suggest they take a break.