7G SRM - Automation Management

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1. What does the term “automation management” refer to? (FAA-H-8083-9)

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Automation management is the demonstrated ability to control and navigate an aircraft by means of the automated systems installed in the aircraft. It includes understanding whether and when to use automated systems, including, but not limited to, the GPS and the autopilot.

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2. In what three areas must a pilot be proficient when using advanced avionics or any automated system? (FAA-H-8083-25)

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The pilot must know what to expect, how to monitor the system for proper operation, and be prepared to promptly take appropriate action if the system does not perform as expected.

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3. What is the most important aspect of managing an autopilot/FMS? (FAA-H-8083-9)

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Knowing at all times which modes are engaged, which modes are armed to engage, and being capable of verifying that armed functions (e.g., navigation tracking or altitude capture) engage at the appropriate time.

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  4. At a minimum, the pilot flying with advanced avionics must know how to manage what three primary items? (FAA-H-8083-25)

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The course deviation indicator (CDI), the navigation source, and the autopilot.

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5. What is meant by the term “automation bias”? Discuss how it can increase risk. (FAA-H-8083-2)

Answer 4

Automation bias is the relative willingness of a pilot to trust and use automated systems. By failing to monitor the systems and failing to check the results of the processes of those systems, the pilot becomes increasingly detached from aircraft operation, which significantly increases risk.

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  6. Automation management is a good place to practice the standard callout procedures. What are standard callouts? (FAA-H-8261-1)

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To assist in maintaining situational awareness, professional flight crews often use standard callouts. For example, the non-flying pilot may call 2,000 and 1,000 feet prior to reaching an assigned altitude. The callout may be, “two to go” and “one to go.” Single-pilot operations can also benefit from this practice by adopting standard set callouts that can be used in the different segments of a flight. Examples of standard callouts are: “Power Set”, “Airspeed Alive”, “Rotate”, “Positive Rate—Gear Up”, “Localizer Alive”, “Glideslope Alive”, “Nav Source Verified”, “Approach Mode Armed”, “Approach Mode Active”, “Final Approach Fix”, etc.