Aeronautical Decision Making & Human Factors Flashcards

What is 'get-there-itis' in aviation?

Answer: The dangerous fixation on completing a flight despite deteriorating conditions or safety risks

Get-there-itis is a hazardous attitude where the desire to reach a destination overrides rational assessment of safety risks.

At what blood alcohol content (BAC) is a pilot legally prohibited from acting as pilot in command under 14 CFR 91.17?

Answer: 0.04%

14 CFR 91.17 prohibits acting as PIC with a BAC of 0.04% or greater, which is lower than the 0.08% legal driving limit.

What is the minimum time required between consuming alcohol and acting as pilot in command?

Answer: 8 hours

14 CFR 91.17 requires at least 8 hours between consuming alcohol and acting as a required flight crew member.

What is 'task saturation' in aviation?

Answer: A condition where the pilot's workload exceeds capacity, causing errors or omissions

Task saturation occurs when workload exceeds the pilot's capacity to process and act on information, leading to errors, missed items, or channelized attention.

What effect does self-confidence have on a pilot's decision making if taken to an extreme?

Answer: Can develop into the hazardous attitude of 'macho' or 'invulnerability,' causing risk underestimation

Extreme self-confidence can become the hazardous attitudes of 'macho' or 'invulnerability,' where pilots underestimate risks and overestimate their ability to handle emergencies.

What is the primary purpose of crew resource management (CRM) training?

Answer: To improve use of all available resources—people, equipment, and information—to enhance flight safety

CRM training teaches effective use of all available resources including crew members, ATC, and information systems to make better decisions and prevent accidents.