Crew Resource Management & Decision-Making Flashcards
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The primary purpose of conducting a post-flight debrief after a sUAS mission is to:
Answer: Identify what went well and what could be improved to enhance future safety
Post-flight debriefs are a CRM best practice that promote a continuous safety culture by reviewing performance and learning from each operation.
Which scenario best illustrates 'plan continuation bias' in sUAS operations?
Answer: Continuing a planned flight into worsening conditions because the mission is nearly complete
Plan continuation bias causes pilots to press on with an original plan despite emerging evidence that conditions warrant a change or abort.
A remote PIC operating alone notices their attention drifting from the aircraft to the FPV screen. This best illustrates a breakdown in:
Answer: Situational awareness
Allowing FPV screen viewing to dominate attention at the expense of direct aircraft observation degrades overall situational awareness of the flight environment.
The 3P model of risk management stands for:
Answer: Perceive, Process, Perform
The 3P model (Perceive, Process, Perform) is a structured ADM framework: perceive hazards, process their impact, then perform a risk-managed action.
When a Visual Observer calls out a fast-approaching manned aircraft, the remote PIC should:
Answer: Immediately descend and land or move the sUAS clear of the manned aircraft's path
manned aircraft always have right-of-way; the remote PIC must immediately maneuver the sUAS to avoid any potential conflict.
Which condition most significantly increases the risk of a remote PIC making a poor decision?
Answer: Mild fatigue combined with time pressure and unfamiliar airspace
The combination of fatigue, urgency, and unfamiliar environment stacks multiple risk factors that compound the likelihood of errors in judgment.
Effective communication between a remote PIC and Visual Observer should be:
Answer: Clear, concise, and use standard terminology agreed upon during the crew briefing
Pre-briefed, standardized communication protocols ensure that critical information is conveyed clearly and without ambiguity during the operation.