DONE 7E SRM - Situational Awareness

Question 0

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  2. What are some of the elements inside and outside the aircraft that a pilot must consider to maintain situational awareness? (FAA-H-8083-9)

Answer 0

Inside the aircraft—the status of aircraft systems, pilot, and passengers
Outside the aircraft—awareness of where the aircraft is in relation to terrain, traffic, weather, and airspace

Question 1

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1. Define the term “situational awareness.” (FAA-H-8083-25)

Answer 1

Situational awareness (SA) is the accurate perception and understanding of all the factors and conditions within the four fundamental risk elements (pilot, aircraft, environment, type of operation) that affect safety before, during, and after the flight.

Question 2

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3. What are several factors that reduce situational awareness? (FAA-H-8083-15)

Answer 2

Factors that reduce SA include fatigue, distractions, unusual or unexpected events, complacency, high workload, unfamiliar situations, and inoperative equipment.

Question 3

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  4. When flying a technically advanced aircraft (TAA), what are several procedures that help ensure that situational awareness is enhanced, not diminished, by the automation? (FAA-H-8083-25)

Answer 3

Two basic procedures are to always double-check the system and to use verbal callouts. At a minimum, ensure the presentation makes sense. Was the correct destination fed into the navigation system? Callouts, even for single-pilot operations, are an excellent way to maintain situational awareness as well as manage information.

Question 4

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  5. What additional procedures can be used for maintaining situational awareness in technically advanced aircraft? (FAA-H-8083-25)

Answer 4

a. Perform verification checks of all programming prior to departure.
b. Check the flight routing—ensure all routing matches the planned route of flight.
c. Always verify waypoints.
d. Make use of all onboard navigation equipment—use VOR to backup GPS, and vice versa.
e. Match the use of the automated system with pilot proficiency—stay within personal limitations.
f. Plan a realistic flight route to maintain situational awareness—ATC doesn’t always give you direct routing.
g. Be ready to verify computer data entries—incorrect keystrokes can lead to loss of situational awareness.