CGI Aeronautical Decision Making & Human Factors

Question 1

What is 'hazardous attitude' in the context of aeronautical decision making?

Accepted Answer

A predisposition toward actions that are risky; examples include invulnerability, macho, impulsivity, resignation, and anti-authority

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A specific bank angle that exceeds aircraft limits

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Any attitude flown outside the normal flight envelope

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The tendency to follow air traffic control instructions blindly

Question 2

What is the antidote to the hazardous attitude of 'impulsivity'?

Accepted Answer

Not so fast—think first

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Rules do not apply in an emergency

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It could happen to me

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I can do it

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Let's go—we're late

Question 3

The DECIDE model in ADM stands for:

Accepted Answer

Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, Evaluate

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Define, Engage, Confirm, Identify, Decide, Execute

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Detect, Eliminate, Calculate, Identify, Decide, Evaluate

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Define, Estimate, Choose, Inspect, Do, Evaluate

Question 4

What does 'situational awareness' mean for a pilot?

Accepted Answer

Accurate perception and understanding of the aircraft, environment, and flight path at all times

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The ability to read instruments accurately in turbulence

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Awareness of nearby air traffic only

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Knowledge of all federal aviation regulations

Question 5

Which physiological condition can impair pilot decision making even at low altitudes?

Accepted Answer

All of the above can impair decision making

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Hypoxia

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Motion sickness

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Spatial disorientation

Question 6

What is the 'IMSAFE' checklist used for?

Accepted Answer

Pilot self-assessment of personal fitness to fly (Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion)

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Pre-flight aircraft airworthiness check

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Emergency procedure memory aid

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Instrument approach briefing checklist