AirCrewCoordination Training Flashcards
How many basic qualities are associated with aircrew coordination?
13
Disagreements and differences can become “bad” if handled properly.
False
What are considered techniques to break the error/poor judgment chain?
Two-challenge rule; Positive team building; detailed pre-mission planning and rehearsal.
What is advocacy?
Stronger than a recommendation, this is a positive declaration in favor of a set of possibilities; it is the obligation to speak out in support of a course of action different than being planned or followed.
Aircrew coordination is a set of ___________, ___________, ___________ and techniques that transforms individuals into an effective crew.
principles, attitudes, procedures
Aircrew coordination is the ___________ ____________ between crewmembers necessary for safe, efficient, and effective performance of flight tasks.
cooperative interaction
Which of the following is NOT one of the Team Management Problems that may result from a poor team manageras discussed in ACT?
Over confidence
__________ ___________ is the act of rendering a solution to a problem and defining an action plan.
Decision making
Which of the following is a way to deal with distractions as discussed in ACT?
Handle.
Establish and maintain workloads is defined as: establish a positive working relationship that allows the crew to communicate openly and freely and to operate in a concerted manner.
False
Which of the following is one of the three phases of aircrew communication?
Pre-mission planning phase
What is the definition of aircrew coordination as discussed in ACT training?
Cooperative interaction between crewmembers necessary for safe, efficient, and effective performance of flight tasks.
Who sets the tone of the crew and maintains the working environment?
Pilot in Command
Crewmembers value each other for their ___________ and ____________.
expertise judgement
Lack of Support, Judgement Problems, and SOP ignored are all examples of what?
Team Management Problems
Nobody flying the aircraft, nobody looking out the window, and departure from SOP are types of links in the __________________.
error/poor judgement chain
Match the following Hazardous Attitudes with their definitions.
Anti Authority
Impulsiveness
Invulnerability
Macho
Resignation
Get there-itis
Over confidence
E. Resentful of rules, regulations, and procedures
C. Doesn’t stop to consider consequences.
B. Belief that accidents only happen to others.
G. Take risks to impress others
D. Leave decision to others.
A. Desire to reach destination at any cost.
F. Possibly swayed by reputation.
What is the description of aircrew coordination?
Set of principles, attitudes, procedures, and techniques that transforms individuals into an effective crew.
When is communication considered to be ineffective?
Crewmembers are unable to balance task and personnel considerations.
Definition Aircrew Coordination
The cooperative interaction among crewmembers necessary for safe, efficient, and effective performance of flight tasks.
Description Aircrew Coordination
A set of principles, attitudes, procedures, and techniques that transforms inidviduals into an effective crew.
6 errors/ failures
Failure of:
- P* to properly direct assistance from other crewmembers
- Crewmember to announce a decision/action that affected the ability of the other crewmembers to properly perform their duties.
- Crewmember to communicate positively (verbally and non-verbally)
- PC to assign crew responsibilities properly before and during the mission
- P or other crewmembers to offer assistance
- P* to execute flight actions in the proper sequence with the actions of the other crewmembers
“One time training”
Class A aviation accident rate increased when ACT was no longer emphasized
What were the two changes made by identification of aircrew coordination errors/ failures?
- Incorporation of aircrew coordination into every ATM Task
- Development of the aircrew coordination annual sustainment course
Alternative viewpoints are a normal and occasional part of crew interaction. True or False?
True
Lack of support and SOP ignored are examples of what?
Team Management Problems
Sudden loss of visual reference; Malfunctions (i.e., lights, audio, and other distractions); Maneuvers during formation flight; NVG descents over low contrast surfaces are all examples of what?
Events in Present Aviation Accidents
What are the two types of decision making as discussed in ACT?
Analytical
Automatic
Hazardous Attitudes
Anti Authority (Resentful of rules, regulations etc.)
Impulsivness (Dont stop to consider consequences)
Invulnerability (Accidents only happen to others)
Macho (Take risks to impress others)
Resignation (Leave decisions to others)
Get there-itis (Desire to reach destination at all cost)
Over-Confidence (Possibly swayed by reputation)
What are the four ways to deal with distractions?
Handle
Delay
Ignore
Delegate
What are the two ways to cope with unexpected events?
Internal and external Ressources
What are the characteristics of an effective listener?
Attend to sender
Ask questions if unsure of message
Restate message if necessary
Acknowledge verbally or by actions
What are the three phases of aircrew communication?
Pre-mission planning phase
In-flight phase
Post-mission phase
During the flight, crewmembers should feel free to raise questions about what?
Regarding plans
Revisions of plans
Actions to be taken
Status of key mission information
Name 4 things that influence situational awareness?
Experience and Training
Physical flying skills
Spatial orientation
Physical and emotional health attitude
Recognition of incapacitation
Subtle incapacitation
Gross incapacitation
Advocacy
Stronger than recommendation
5-Step Advocacy Process
- Get attention
- State concern
- State the problem
- Offer solution
- Obtain agreement
Assertion
The forceful, non-threatening statement of a belief, feeling, position, or idea concerning a situation with which one is uncomfortable
What are three techniques to break the link in the error/ poor judgement chain?
- Two challenge rule
- Positive Team building
- Detailed Pre-Mission Planning and Rehearsal
What are the two types of incapacitation?
Subtle and gross
