RPC - Remote Pilot Certificate Aeronautical Decision-Making Questions and Answers

Question 1

A remote pilot is pressured by a client to complete a filming mission before approaching weather arrives.
The pilot assesses the situation and feels they cannot control the approaching weather or the client's demands, so they agree to fly.
This mindset is an example of which hazardous attitude?

Accepted Answer

Resignation

Answer

Anti-authority

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Impulsivity

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Macho

Question 2

To proactively identify and mitigate risks before a flight, a remote pilot uses the PAVE checklist. Which of the following elements falls under the 'V' category of this model?

Accepted Answer

The sUAS, including its performance and equipment.

Answer

Verifying airspace authorization.

Answer

Visual observer readiness and communication plan.

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Visibility and other weather conditions.

Question 3

During a flight, a remote pilot notices the wind speed has increased significantly, causing the sUAS to drift and the battery to drain faster than planned. The pilot immediately recognizes the danger, understands the potential consequences, and decides to return to land. This process best describes:

Accepted Answer

Effective Situational Awareness

Answer

The Invulnerability hazardous attitude

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Crew Resource Management

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Pre-flight risk assessment

Question 4

The hazardous attitude of 'Invulnerability' is best described by which of the following thoughts?

Accepted Answer

"Accidents only happen to other people."

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"The rules don't apply to me."

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"I have to do this quickly."

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"I can do this, watch me."

Question 5

A remote pilot uses the IMSAFE checklist to evaluate their personal fitness for flight. What does the 'S' in this acronym represent?

Accepted Answer

Stress

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Stamina

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Sleep

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Sight

Question 6

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of risk management in Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)?

Accepted Answer

Accepting risk when benefits outweigh the costs.

Answer

Eliminating all risks before every flight.

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Allowing the client to make the final risk decision.

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Relying solely on the sUAS automation to manage risk.

A remote pilot is pressured by a client to complete a filming mission before approaching weather arrives.The pilot assesses the situation and feels they cannot control the approaching weather or the client's demands, so they agree to fly.This mindset is an example of which hazardous attitude?

A remote pilot is pressured by a client to complete a filming mission before approaching weather arrives.
The pilot assesses the situation and feels they cannot control the approaching weather or the client's demands, so they agree to fly.
This mindset is an example of which hazardous attitude?