*8C SRM - Risk Management

Question 0

1. Define the term “risk management.”

FAA-H-8083-9

Answer 0

Risk management is a decision-making process designed to systematically identify hazards, assess the degree of risk, and determine the best course of action. It is a logical process of weighing the potential costs of risks against the possible benefits of allowing those risks to stand uncontrolled.

Question 1

2. How can the use of the “PAVE” checklist during flight planning help you to assess risk?
   (FAA-H-8083-9)

Answer 1

Use of the PAVE checklist provides pilots with a simple way to remember each category to examine for risk during flight planning. The pilot divides the risks of flight into four categories:
Pilot-In-Command—general health, physical/mental/emotional state, proficiency, currency
Aircraft—airworthiness, equipment, performance capability
enVironment—weather hazards, terrain, airports/runways to be used, conditions
External pressures—meetings, people waiting at destination, desire to impress someone, etc.

Question 2

3. Explain the use of a “personal minimums” checklist and how it can help a pilot control risk. (FAA-H-8083-9)

Answer 2

One of the most important concepts that safe pilots understand is the difference between what is “legal” in terms of the regulations, and what is “smart” or “safe” in terms of pilot experience and proficiency. One way a pilot can control the risks is to set personal minimums for items in each risk category. These are limits unique to that individual pilot’s current level of experience and proficiency.

Question 3

4. Explain the use of a personal checklist such as “I’M SAFE” to determine personal risks.
   (FAA-H-8083-9)

Answer 3

Personal, self-assessment checklists assist pilots in conducting preflight checks on themselves, reviewing their physical and emotional states that could have an effect on their performance. The “I’M SAFE” checklist reminds pilots to consider the following:
Illness—Do I have any symptoms?
Medication—Have I been taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs?
Stress—Am I under psychological pressure from my job? Do I have money, family or health problems?
Alcohol—Have I been drinking within 8 hours? Within 24 hours?
Fatigue—Am I tired and not adequately rested?
Eating—Am I adequately nourished?