7F SRM - CFIT

Question 0

• DUPLICATE*
  2. A pilot can decrease the likelihood of a CFIT accident at the destination by identifying what risk factors prior to flight? (FAA-H-8261-1)

Answer 0

Factors such as airport location, runway lighting, weather/daylight conditions, approach specifications, ATC capabilities and limitations, type of operation, departure procedures, controller/pilot phraseology, and crew configuration should all be considered prior to flight.

Question 1

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1. A majority of controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accidents have been attributed to what factors? (AC 61-134)

Answer 1

a. Lack of pilot currency
b. Loss of situational awareness
c. Pilot distractions and breakdown of SRM
d. Failure to comply with minimum safe altitudes
e. Breakdown in effective ADM
f. Insufficient planning especially for the descent and arrival segments

Question 2

• DUPLICATE*

3. Describe several operational techniques that will help you avoid a CFIT accident. (AC 61-134)

Answer 2

a. Maintain situational awareness at all times.
b. Adhere to safe takeoff and departure procedures.
c. Familiarize yourself with surrounding terrain features and obstacles.
d. Adhere to published routes and minimum altitudes.
e. Fly a stabilized approach.
f. Understand ATC clearances and instructions.
g. Don’t become complacent.

Question 3

4. What is the “sterile cockpit rule” and how can adherence to this rule prevent CFIT accidents? (FAA-H-8083-9)

Answer 3

Commonly known as the “sterile cockpit rule,” 14 CFR 121.542 (and 135.100) requires flight crewmembers to refrain from nonessential activities (eating, chatting, reading a newspaper, etc.) during critical phases of flight. Critical phases of flight are all ground operations involving taxi, takeoff and landing, and all other flight operations below 10,000 feet, except cruise flight. A series of accidents caused by flight crews who were distracted from their flight duties during critical phases of flight caused the FAA to propose the rule. While the regulation grew out of accidents in the airline industry, it holds true for the entire aviation community. Pilots can improve flight safety significantly by reducing distractions during critical phases of flight.