Aeronautical Decision-Making Flashcards
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A remote pilot receives a new flight request but realizes they have consumed alcohol within the past 6 hours. Under 14 CFR Part 107, the correct action is to:
Answer: Decline the flight, as 8 hours must pass after consuming any alcohol
14 CFR 91.17 (adopted by Part 107) prohibits acting as PIC within 8 hours of consuming alcohol or while under the influence.
Which element of single-pilot resource management (SRM) involves using all available information — weather data, charts, NOTAMs — before and during a flight?
Answer: Information management
Information management focuses on gathering, evaluating, and applying all relevant data to support safe decision-making throughout the flight.
A remote pilot observes that the drone's battery indicator is at 30% but the planned return-to-home flight will only use approximately 20%. What ADM principle supports flying the remaining time?
Answer: Risk acceptance after proper evaluation
When a pilot has evaluated the risk and determined acceptable margins remain, proceeding reflects proper risk management, not a hazardous attitude.
Which of the following best describes 'situational awareness' in the context of remote UAS operations?
Answer: Accurate perception of all factors affecting the drone and operating environment
Situational awareness is an accurate, real-time mental picture of all factors — drone status, airspace, weather, and bystanders — that affect the flight.
A sUAS pilot witnesses another operator flying dangerously near a crowd. The best initial ADM response is to:
Answer: Land immediately and report the incident to the FAA
Landing and reporting prioritizes safety without creating additional airspace conflict; interfering with another drone could cause a collision.
What is the primary goal of Crew Resource Management (CRM) / Single-pilot Resource Management (SRM) training?
Answer: To reduce errors by improving use of all available resources and teamwork
CRM/SRM training reduces human error by training pilots to effectively use resources including people, equipment, and information.
Which statement about risk assessment in UAS operations is most accurate?
Answer: Risk management involves identifying hazards and applying mitigations to reach acceptable risk levels
Effective risk management identifies hazards, evaluates their severity and probability, and applies mitigations until risk is at an acceptable level.