Atc Flashcards

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Aircrew Coordination definition

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Cooperation interaction among crew members necessary for safe efficient and effective performance of flight tasks

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Aircrew coordination description

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A set of principles, attitudes, procedures, and techniques that transforms individuals into an effective crew

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6 errors/failures associated with aircrew coordination?

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Failure of
1. p* to properly direct assistance
2. Crew member to announce a decision or action
3. Crew member to communicate positively
4. PC to assign crew responsibilities properly before and during mission
5. P or CM to offer assistance to the p*
6. P* to execute flight actions in proper sequence with other crew members

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Team management problems

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  1. Lack of support
  2. SOP ignored
  3. Stress problems
  4. Judgement problems
  5. Emotional problems
  6. Management problems
  7. Communication problems
  8. Leadership problems
  9. Discipline problems
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Def decision making

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The act of rendering a solution to a problem, and defining a plan of action
-all crew members must be involved, but PC has overall decision making

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6
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2 decision making styles

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analytical: structured/systematic approach, thorough
Automatic: quick, based on experience and planning, time constraint

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hazardous attitudes that impede decision making

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  1. Anti authority
  2. Impulsive
  3. Invulnerability
  4. Macho
  5. Resignation
  6. “Get there itis”
  7. Over confidence
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Types of workloads

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Mental: memory recall, radio calls
Mechanical: fly the aircraft

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Classifications of tasks

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Critical task: immediate action
Important task: as soon as possible, soon to become critical
Routine task: no serious impact

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10
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Dealing with distractions

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Ignore, delay, delegate, handle

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11
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barriers of communication

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Noise
Word usage
Physical
Mental
Interpersonal
Stress
Fatigue
Emotion

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12
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aircrew communication phases

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  • pre mission phase, crew briefing
  • in flight phase
  • post mission phase
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13
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Influencing factors that impact crew coordination

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Cockpit climate
Input and assistance
Inquiry

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14
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4 ways to recognize task saturation

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  1. Confusion with respect to procedures or priorities
  2. Forger finger pointers
  3. Training to standard
  4. Offer assistance/2 challenge rule
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15
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Recognition of incapacitation

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Subtle
Gross

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16
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Techniques to break the error chain

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Two challenge rule
Positive team building
Detailed pre mission planning and rehearsal

17
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Advocacy definition

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Stronger than a recommendation, positive declaration in favor of a possibility

18
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Assertion definition

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To state a position with some force

19
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5 step advocacy process

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Get the attention of individual
State concern
State problem
Offer a solution
Obtain an agreement

20
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What were the two changes made by identification of aircrew coordination errors/failures?

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  1. Incorporate ACC into every ATM task
  2. Development of the ACC annual sustainment course
21
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T/F: alternative viewpoints are a normal and occasional part of crew coordination?

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True

22
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Lack of support and SOP ignored are examples of what?

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Team management problems

23
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What are the examples of team management problems?

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Lack of support
SOP ignored
Stress problems
Judgement problems
Emotional problems

24
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Sudden loss of visual reference, malfunctions, maneuvers during flight are examples of what?

A

Events present in aviation accidents

25
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Two types of distractions

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Operational distractions: in the cockpit
Non-operational distraction: out of the cockpit

26
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Which of the hazardous attitudes is described as: accidents only happen to others and most likely to take chances?

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Invulnerability

27
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What are two ways to cope with unexpected events?

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Internal resources
External resources

28
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What are the characteristics of an active listener?

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Attend to sender
Ask questions if unsure of message
Restate message if necessary
Acknowledge verbally

29
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During the flight, crew members should feel free to raise questions about what?

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Regular ding plans
Revisions to plans
Actions to be taken
Status of key mission information

30
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5 things that influence situational awareness

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Experience training
Physical flying skills
Spatial orientation
Physical and emotional health
Attitude

31
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What are the three techniques to break the link in the error poor judgement chain

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Two challenge rule
Positive team building
Detailed pre mission planning and rehearsal

32
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Two types of incapacitation?

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Subtle and gross