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Aeronautical Decision-Making Flashcards

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  1. Which hazardous attitude is characterized by a drone pilot who says 'Nothing bad will ever happen to me — I've flown here dozens of times without incident'?

    Answer: Invulnerability

    Invulnerability is the belief that accidents happen to others, not to oneself, which causes pilots to take unwarranted risks.

  2. A remote pilot notices strong gusty winds developing but proceeds anyway because the flight 'should only take a few more minutes.' Which IMSAFE checklist item is most relevant here?

    Answer: Emotion

    Stress, including time pressure and urgency, impairs judgment and is evaluated under the 'S' (Stress) element of the IMSAFE checklist.

  3. During a Part 107 operation, a remote pilot-in-command delegates the visual observer role but retains which ultimate responsibility?

    Answer: Final authority over the safe conduct of the flight

    The remote PIC retains final authority and responsibility for the safe operation of the UAS regardless of crew delegation.

  4. What decision-making model uses the steps Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, and Evaluate?

    Answer: DECIDE model

    The DECIDE model is a six-step structured process for aeronautical decision-making used to work through in-flight problems.

  5. A remote pilot feels fatigue but completes the flight anyway to avoid disappointing a paying client. Which hazardous attitude is being demonstrated?

    Answer: Macho

    The 'Macho' hazardous attitude involves taking risks to prove toughness or avoid appearing weak, even when safety is compromised.

  6. Which concept describes a pilot's tendency to continue a plan of action despite changing conditions that would justify stopping?

    Answer: Plan continuation bias

    Plan continuation bias (also called get-there-itis) causes pilots to press on with an original plan even when new hazards make it unsafe.

  7. Under the 3P (Perceive, Process, Perform) aeronautical decision-making model, what happens in the 'Process' step?

    Answer: The pilot evaluates the impact of hazards and selects a course of action

    In the 'Process' step, the pilot evaluates perceived hazards, weighs the risks, and chooses the best course of action before acting.