Aeronautical Decision Making & Judgement Flashcards
1
Q
What is the #1 rule of any flight emergency?
A
Maintaining control of your aircraft
2
Q
What is the systematic mental approach used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action?
A
Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)
3
Q
How long do eyes take to fully adapt to darkness?
A
30 minutes
4
Q
In what increments, and for how long, should pilots scan the sky for potential hazards to flight operations?
A
30 Degree increments for no longer than 2 - 3 seconds
5
Q
How does cigarette smoking most affect visuals at night?
A
Decreases visual sensitivity
6
Q
Where do most mid-air collisions occur?
A
Within the vicinity of an airport on clear days
7
Q
What should you do if your sUAS loses control?
A
Immediately make the safest landing possible
