A101 SAFETY/ADM/RM/CRM

Question 1

Define Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM).

Answer 1

ADM is a systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given set of circumstances.

Question 2

Explain the five hazardous attitudes: Anti-Authority

Answer 2

“Don’t tell me.” This attitude is found in people who do not like anyone telling them what to do. In a sense, they are saying, “No one can tell me what to do.” They may be resentful of having someone tell them what to do, or may regard rules, regulations, and procedures as silly or unnecessary. However, it is always your prerogative to question authority if you feel it is in error.

Question 3

Explain the five hazardous attitudes: Impulsivity

Answer 3

“Do it quickly.” This is the attitude of people who frequently feel the need to do something, anything, immediately. They do not stop to think about what they are about to do; they do not select the best alternative, and they do the first thing that comes to mind.

Question 4

Explain the five hazardous attitudes: Invulnerability

Answer 4

“It won’t happen to me.” Many people falsely believe that accidents happen to others, but never to them. They know accidents can happen, and they know that anyone can be affected. However, they never really feel or believe that they will be personally involved. Pilots who think this way are more likely to take chances and increase risk.

Question 5

Explain the five hazardous attitudes: Macho

Answer 5

“I can do it.” Pilots who are always trying to prove that they are better than anyone else think, “I can do it—I’ll show them.” Pilots with this type of attitude will try to prove themselves by taking risks in order to impress others. While this pattern is thought to be a male characteristic, women are equally susceptible.

Question 6

Explain the five hazardous attitudes: Resignation

Answer 6

“What’s the use?” Pilots who think, “What’s the use?” do not see themselves as being able to make a great deal of difference in what happens to them. When things go well, the pilot is apt to think that it is good luck. When things go badly, the pilot may feel that someone is out to get me, or attribute it to bad luck. The pilot will leave the action to others, for better or worse. Sometimes, such pilots will even go along with unreasonable requests just to be a “nice guy.”

Question 7

List the five hazardous attitudes

Answer 7

Anti-Authority
Impulsivity
Invulnerability
Macho
Resignation

Question 8

Match the correct antidote for each of the hazardous attitudes.

Answer 8

Anti-Authority - Follow the rules. They are usually right
Impulsivity - Not so fast. Think first.
Invulnerability - It could happen to me.
Macho - Taking chances is foolish.
Resignation - I’m not helpless. I can make a difference.

Question 9

Explain DOSS IFT Risk Management

Answer 9

“a decision-making process to systematically evaluate possible courses of action, identify risks and benefits, and determine the best course of action (COA) for any given situation.”

Question 10

Define runway incursion

Answer 10

Any occurrence at an aerodrome involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on the protected area of a surface designated for landing and take-off of an aircraft.

Question 11

Define Crew Resource Management (CRM).

Answer 11

CRM is the effective use of all available resources—people, weapon systems, facilities, equipment and environment—by individuals or crews to safely and efficiently accomplish an assigned mission or task.

Question 12

Explain Clearing

Answer 12

before making a turn in either a high or low wing airplane, you must always scan the entire area for possible traffic

Question 13

Explain transfer of aircraft control.

Answer 13

1) The PF relinquishing controls says, “You have the aircraft.”
2) The PNF assuming controls says, “I have the aircraft,” and noticeably shakes the control stick.
3) The order may be reversed because the Pilot in Command (PIC)/IP always retains the authority to take aircraft control when required. The order of transfer is less important than each crewmember executing his/her role in accordance with the standard procedure.
4) If the PIC/IP (as the PNF) says “I have the aircraft,” and noticeably shakes the control stick, the PF must immediately relinquish control of the aircraft, and say “You have the aircraft.” This is an example of how the order is reversed but the roles continue to be executed.
5) Never relinquish control of the aircraft until the other pilot has positively assumed control of the aircraft (i.e., shaken the control stick).
6) Students relinquishing aircraft control to the IP must avoid making any additional flight control inputs. They will remove their feet from the rudder pedals and place them flat on the floor.