Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) Quiz Review

A set of vocabulary flashcards based on the FLTEC 320 AC-60-22 Aeronautical Decision-Making quiz, covering hazardous attitudes, risk elements, and decision-making models.

Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)

A systematic approach to the mental process used by aircraft pilots to consistently determine the best course of action.

Fatal Pilot Error Accidents (Decision-Related)

According to the Advisory Circular, $52\%$ of fatal general aviation accidents are result of decision-related errors.

Poor Judgment (PJ) Chain

A series of mistakes that may lead to an accident or incident, where one bad decision often leads to another.

Four Fundamental Risk Elements

The pilot, the aircraft, the environment, and the mission (external pressures).

Get-There-Itis

An operational pitfall characterized by a fixation on the original goal or destination combined with a total disregard for any alternative course of action.

Scud Running

The tendency to push the capabilities of the pilot and aircraft to the limits by trying to maintain visual contact with the terrain while trying to avoid physical contact with it.

Antiauthority

A hazardous attitude found in people who do not like anyone telling them what to do, often regarding rules as silly or unnecessary.

Impulsivity Antidote

"Not so fast. Think first."

Invulnerability

A hazardous attitude where a pilot feels that accidents happen to others, but never to them.

Macho Antidote

"Taking chances is foolish."

Resignation

An attitude characterized by the thought "What's the use?" and leaving the action to others.

Conventional Decision Making Trigger

Triggered by the recognition that something has changed or an expected change did not occur.

Personality

The embodiment of personal traits and characteristics of an individual that are set at a very early age and extremely resistant to change.

Margin of Safety

The difference between pilot capabilities and task requirements.

Symptoms of Excessive Stress

Emotional, physical, and behavioral signs.

I'M SAFE

An acronym used as a personal preflight checklist for pilots.

"S" in I'M SAFE

Stands for Stress.

DECIDE Model

A decision-making process consisting of: Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, and Evaluate.

Marijuana Retention

Effects from use remain in the human system for at least a week according to personal checklist guidelines.

Student Errors (Instructor Perspective)

Within ADM teaching, an instructor should view a student's errors or misjudgments as opportunities for learning.