Risk Management & single pilot Resource management

Question 1

What is the definition of Risk?

Answer 1

Risk is defined as the probability of an accident or loss from exposure to various hazards including injury to people and loss of resources

Question 2

What is Risk Management

Answer 2

It is the logical process of weighing the potential cost of risk against the possible benefits of allowing those risks to stand-alone uncontrolled

Question 3

What is Total Risk

Answer 3

Is the sum of identified and unidentified risks

Question 4

What is the definition of a hazard?

Answer 4

It is a present condition, event, object, or circumstance that could lead to or contribute to an unplanned or undesired event such as an accident. It is a source of danger.

Question 5

What is meant by safety in regards to aviation?

Answer 5

Safety is a relative term that implies a level of risk that is both perceived and accepted.

Question 6

How is an inherent risk related to good decision-making practices?

Answer 6

Good decision-making choices can reduce or eliminate risk.

Question 7

What can good decisions be determined by?

Answer 7

Good decisions can be based on direct or indirect experience and education.

Question 8

What are the 3 steps for Risk management?

Answer 8

1. Identify the risk
2. Assess the risk - Likelihood & severity (consequence)
3. Mitigate the risk

Question 9

What is the purpose of the PAVE checklist?

Answer 9

It is used to identify risks for decision making

Question 10

What is the PAVE check list

Answer 10

P - ilot in command
A - ircraft
V - environment
E - xternal pressures

Question 11

Explain P - Pilot in command in regards to the PAVE checklist.

Answer 11

PIC - am I competent, fit, authorised - legally,

Question 12

Explain A in regards to the PAVE checklist.

Answer 12

Aircraft - Valid MR & serviceable for the job, within W & B limits, Fuel sufficient, familiar with aircraft

Question 13

Explain V in regards to the PAVE checklist

Answer 13

EnVironment

• Wx conditions - Cloud, Icing, Wind, Turbulence, Remote Op’s requirements,
• Airspace requirements

Question 14

Explain E in regards to PAVE checklist

Answer 14

E - External pressures

Question 15

Describe the acronym IMSAFE

Answer 15

I - Illness, Do I have any symptoms
M - Medication, Have I been taking any
S - Stress - Am I stressed
A - Alcohol
F - Fatigue, Am I fatigued
E - Emotional, Am I feeling emotional