CPL Human Factors and CRM 3

Question 1

In the DECIDE model for aeronautical decision-making, what does the second 'D' represent?

Accepted Answer

Detect that the action was successful

Answer

The DECIDE model steps are Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, Evaluate—the final D stands for Evaluate (detect whether the action was successful).

Question 2

A pilot accepts a marginal approach in deteriorating weather because canceling the flight would inconvenience passengers. This best illustrates which hazardous attitude?

Accepted Answer

Get-there-itis (press-on-itis)

Answer

Get-there-itis is the drive to complete a flight regardless of conditions, often driven by schedule or passenger pressure.

Question 3

Which of the FAA's five hazardous pilot attitudes is characterized by the belief that rules and regulations are unnecessary or do not apply to the individual pilot?

Accepted Answer

Anti-authority

Answer

Anti-authority is the attitude of resentment toward rules, ATC, or regulations, which can lead to unsafe non-compliance.

Question 4

When applying the 3P model (Perceive, Process, Perform) to risk management, what activity occurs during the 'Process' step?

Accepted Answer

Evaluating risk by examining the impact of each hazard

Answer

During the Process step the pilot evaluates risk by assessing the severity and probability of each identified hazard.

Question 5

According to FAA human factors guidance, which combination of conditions creates the highest risk for controlled flight into terrain (CFIT)?

Accepted Answer

Night IMC, high workload, spatial disorientation, and crew complacency

Answer

CFIT risk peaks when crews lose situational awareness in IMC at night while fatigued, distracted, or disoriented.

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CPL Human Factors and CRM 3