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

Answer

The FAA identifies five hazardous attitudes—anti-authority, impulsivity, invulnerability, macho, and resignation—that can compromise pilot decision making.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Not so fast—think first

Answer

The antidote to impulsivity is 'Not so fast—think first,' reminding pilots to pause and consider options before acting.

Question 3

The DECIDE model in ADM stands for:

Accepted Answer

Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, Evaluate

Answer

DECIDE stands for Detect a change, Estimate the significance, Choose a course of action, Identify solutions, Do the action, and Evaluate the outcome.

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

Answer

Situational awareness is the accurate, ongoing mental picture of one's aircraft state, environment, traffic, weather, and planned course of action.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

All of the above can impair decision making

Answer

Hypoxia, motion sickness, and spatial disorientation are all physiological conditions that can degrade a pilot's cognitive and physical performance.

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CGI Aeronautical Decision Making & Human Factors