Air Crew Coordination Flashcards
Air Crew Coordination
Definition
Description
Definition: Cooperative interaction among CM necessary for safe, efficient and effective performance of flight tasks
Description: Set of principles, attitudes, procedures and techniques that transforms individuals into an effective crew
6 Errors of ACC
Failure of:
1. P* to properly direct assistance from other CMs
2. CM to announce a decision/action that affected the ability of other CMs to perform their duties
3. CM to communicate positively
4. PC to assign crew responsibilities properly before & during the mission
5. P or other crew members to offer assistance
6. P* to execute flight actions in the proper sequence with other CMs actions
Changes made by ident. of ACC errors
- incorporation of ACC into every ATM task
- development of annual ACC course
Team Management Problems
- lack of support
- ignore SOP
- stress
- judgement
- emotional
Types of decision making
- analytical
- automatic
Hazardous Attitudes
- anti-authority
- impulsiveness
- invulnerability
- macho
- resignation
- get there-itis
- over-confidence
Classification of tasks
- critical
- important
- routine
Causes of high workload
- poor planning & rehearsal
- unexpected events
- Wx
- ATC
- crew endurance
Effects of high workload
- bad performance
- difficulties with A/C control
- uncertainty/indecision/discomfort
- lose scan
- temporal distortion
- Comm problems
Dealing with distraction
- ignore
- delay
- delegate
- handle
Coping with unexpected events
Internal/external resources
Positive communication
- offer information
- acknowledge information
- confirm/correct actions
- speak clearly/quickly
Communication phases
- Pre-mission planning
- In-Flight
- Post-mission
CM are free to ask questions during flight about
- Plans
- revisions to plans
- actions to be taken
- status of key mission information
What influences situational awareness
- experience & training
- physical flying skills
- spatial orientation
- physical & emotional health
- attitude
