Idea Map #41 - Asymmetric Flaps

On September 4, 2007 I introduced you to pilot Michael Panebianco. He's back with another example of how idea mapping is helping in training for emergency procedures. The asymmetric flaps map is an abnormal situation he had a few months back. It was the first map he did after buying the Idea Mapping book. He thinks it's a poor map, but I disagree. If the map solves the problem or meets the purpose -- it is a good map. It encompassed all of the things he will review for training. He keeps it for a reminder of where he started in his Idea Mapping journey, and because it is actually complete and useful to him.

Idea Map #40 - Aviation Emergency Procedure Training & Hint #14

Meet airline pilot, Michael Panebianco. Michael created map that we call "fires on the airplane map". He used this map as a visualization to study for emergency procedures training. It presents the big picture of dealing with one of the most dangerous situations in aviation. While
existing checklists are linear, this map allows a visual flow of the factors at work in dealing with a fire inside the aircraft. Operating in three dimensions with multiple concerns for safety, a good, big picture presentation helps build a mental path towards simultaneous actions. Michael has other maps that he uses for other aircraft malfunctions with similar time and action concerns. I'll share those in subsequent postings.

Hint #14 involves using an idea to create a visual image that is committed to memory in order to visualize the whole.