GVC Human Factors & Crew Resource Management 3

Question 1

In crew resource management, what does 'assertiveness' require of a remote pilot?

Accepted Answer

Confidently and clearly communicating safety concerns even when under pressure from clients or colleagues

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Being forceful or aggressive towards team members to enforce safety compliance

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Following all client instructions without question as they hold operational authority

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Asserting airspace priority over manned aircraft when conducting commercial operations

Question 2

In multi-crew UAS operations involving a remote pilot and a visual observer, what is the most important function of effective communication?

Accepted Answer

To maintain shared situational awareness and coordinate actions between all crew members

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To ensure the client receives regular real-time updates on flight progress

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To comply strictly with ATC radio communication frequency requirements

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To create a contemporaneous record of the flight for post-operation reporting

Question 3

What is 'task saturation' and how should a remote pilot manage it effectively?

Accepted Answer

Having more tasks to perform than can be managed safely; prioritise critical tasks and delegate non-essential ones where possible

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A method for increasing operational efficiency by combining multiple tasks into one action

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Flying in areas of high air traffic density specifically to build multi-tasking experience

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A condition where the drone's payload exceeds the manufacturer's maximum take-off weight

Question 4

Which combination of factors most significantly degrades a remote pilot's ability to accurately assess operational risk?

Accepted Answer

Overconfidence combined with limited operational experience

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Using advanced GPS navigation equipment in unfamiliar airspace

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Operating in good visual meteorological conditions (VMC)

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Having a trained visual observer assisting during the operation

Question 5

What is the primary human factors benefit of conducting a thorough pre-flight briefing before a UAS operation?

Accepted Answer

It establishes shared situational awareness, assigns roles clearly, and identifies contingencies before operations begin

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It is only required for commercial operations under specific CAA GVC regulations

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It primarily serves to satisfy insurance policy documentation requirements

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It ensures the aircraft's technical systems and sensors are functioning correctly

Question 6

How should a remote pilot respond if they notice that their attention has been diverted away from monitoring the drone?

Accepted Answer

Immediately re-establish visual contact and rebuild situational awareness of the aircraft before continuing

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Continue with the current task as interrupting it mid-action could introduce further errors

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Land the aircraft immediately as a precaution regardless of the current flight phase or location

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Ask the visual observer to assume full monitoring responsibility for the remainder of the flight

Question 7

What is a 'startle response' and how can it affect a remote pilot's performance in UAS operations?

Accepted Answer

An involuntary physical and cognitive reaction to an unexpected event that can temporarily impair performance

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A planned emergency avoidance manoeuvre executed when an obstacle is detected by sensors

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The process of alerting bystanders in the area to the unexpected presence of a drone

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An automated navigation alert generated by the drone's onboard collision avoidance system