GVC Human Factors & Crew Resource Management 2

Question 1

In the context of human factors, what does 'complacency' refer to in UAS operations?

Accepted Answer

Overconfidence and reduced vigilance that develops during routine operations

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Careful and methodical attention to detail during repetitive tasks

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A formal method of risk assessment used during pre-flight planning

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The tendency to be overly cautious and conservative during all flights

Question 2

The 'Swiss Cheese Model' is used to explain which safety concept in UAS operations?

Accepted Answer

How multiple defensive layers can fail simultaneously to allow an accident to occur

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The importance of following aircraft maintenance schedules rigorously

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The methodology for completing a risk matrix assessment

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How communication failures occur between remote pilots and ATC

Question 3

What is the correct approach when a remote pilot feels pressured by a client to fly despite having genuine safety concerns?

Accepted Answer

Assert the concern clearly and decline to fly if necessary, as the pilot is always responsible for safety

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Continue the flight but increase personal vigilance throughout

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Defer to the client's wishes as they accept contractual responsibility

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Complete the flight as quickly as possible to minimise overall exposure to risk

Question 4

How does acute stress most commonly affect a remote pilot's cognitive performance?

Accepted Answer

It narrows attentional focus and can lead to tunnel vision and poorer decisions

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It improves focus and accelerates decision-making in emergency situations

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It has no measurable effect on the performance of experienced pilots

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It increases the pilot's ability to process multiple information streams simultaneously

Question 5

What is 'channelised attention' and why is it particularly hazardous in UAS operations?

Accepted Answer

Focusing so intently on one task that other critical factors in the environment are neglected

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Focusing exclusively on radio communications to the detriment of other tasks

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A navigation technique that uses designated radio frequency channels

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The process of actively monitoring multiple flight parameters simultaneously

Question 6

Which of the following represents a 'latent condition' as described by the Swiss Cheese Model?

Accepted Answer

Inadequate training procedures embedded within an organisation's culture

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A bird strike that occurs unexpectedly during a flight

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A sudden and unexpected motor failure during operations

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A pilot's error in misreading a weather forecast before flight

Question 7

What is the primary safety concern associated with operating a drone after taking certain medications?

Accepted Answer

Certain medications can impair cognitive function, judgement, and reaction time

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Some medications may interfere with the drone's radio control signal

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Medications must be declared to the UK CAA before each operational flight

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There is no specific concern provided the medication is lawfully prescribed by a doctor