Chapter 2 Aeronautical Decision Making

Question 1

What is Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)?

Answer 1

ADM is a systematic approach to risk assessment and stress management in aviation, enabling pilots to make the best course of action.

Question 2

What percentage of aviation accidents are related to human factors?

Answer 2

Approximately 80% of aviation accidents.

Question 3

Name six steps for good decision-making.

Answer 3

1. Identify hazardous attitudes
2. Learn behavior modification
3. Recognize and cope with stress
4. Develop risk assessment skills
5. Use all resources
6. Evaluate ADM skills

Question 4

What is risk management?

Answer 4

A process to identify safety hazards and mitigate risks to reduce or eliminate inherent flight risks.

Question 5

What are the four fundamental principles of risk management?

Answer 5

1. Accept no unnecessary risk
2. Make risk decisions at the appropriate level
3. Accept risk when benefits outweigh costs
4. Integrate risk management at all stages of flight.

Question 6

What does the IMSAFE checklist stand for?

Answer 6

1. Illness
2. Medication
3. Stress
4. Alcohol
5. Fatigue
6. Emotion

Question 7

What are the five hazardous attitudes and their antidotes?

Answer 7

1. Anti-authority: Follow the rules.
2. Impulsivity: Think first.
3. Invulnerability: It could happen to me.
4. Macho: Taking chances is foolish.
5. Resignation: I can make a difference.

Question 8

What is the PAVE checklist?

Answer 8

A risk assessment tool dividing risks into:
1. Pilot in Command (PIC)
2. Aircraft
3. enVironment
4. External pressures.

Question 9

What does the 5P checklist consist of?

Answer 9

1. The Plan
2. The Plane
3. The Pilot
4. The Passengers
5. The Programming

Question 10

Describe the DECIDE model.

Answer 10

A six-step process:
1. Detect
2. Estimate
3. Choose a course of action
4. Identify solutions
5. Do the necessary actions
6. Evaluate the effects.

Question 11

What is the 3P model for ADM?

Answer 11

1. Perceive: Recognize hazards
2. Process: Evaluate their impact
3. Perform: Implement the best action.

Question 12

What are two types of decision-making processes in aviation?

Answer 12

1. Analytical decision-making
2. Automatic/naturalistic decision-making

Question 13

What is Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM)?

Answer 13

The art and science of managing onboard and external resources to ensure a successful flight.

Question 14

What is Crew Resource Management (CRM)?

Answer 14

Training focused on effective use of all available resources to enhance safety in multi-pilot operations.

Question 15

What are the CARE and TEAM checklists used for?

Answer 15

CARE: Consequences, Alternatives, Reality, External factors.
TEAM: Transfer, Eliminate, Accept, Mitigate risks.