Part 107 Study Guide
Aeronautical Decision-Making
DECIDE model, PAVE/5P checklists, hazardous attitudes and their antidotes, crew resource management, fatigue, stress, and automation complacency in sUAS operations.
21 questions in this topic
Sample Questions
The IMSAFE checklist assesses:
IMSAFE is a personal fitness self-assessment: Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion (some sources say Eating). The remote PIC should use it before every flight. FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 6.
Which hazardous attitude is characterized by 'Do it quickly — we're behind schedule'?
Impulsivity is the urge to act immediately without thinking. The antidote is 'Not so fast — think first.' Other hazardous attitudes: Macho ('I can do it'), Anti-authority ('Don't tell me'), Invulnerability ('It won't happen to me'), Resignation ('What's the use'). FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 6.
💡 Memory tip
Impulsivity = snap decision without thinking. The antidote is 'Not so fast — think first.' The urge to act immediately is your signal to deliberately slow down.
Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles applied to sUAS operations include:
CRM emphasizes teamwork, communication, and task management. For sUAS ops, this means clear briefings, assertive communication from VOs, and shared awareness of hazards. FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 6.
A remote pilot feels pressure from a client to fly despite marginal weather. This is an example of:
External pressures (client demands, deadlines, financial pressure) are a leading cause of accidents. The PAVE checklist (Pilot, Aircraft, enVironment, External pressures) helps identify and mitigate these risks. FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 6.
The risk management process in order is:
The FAA risk management process: (1) Identify hazards, (2) Assess risk severity and probability, (3) Mitigate — develop controls to reduce risk, (4) Monitor — continuously evaluate effectiveness. FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 6.
💡 Memory tip
I-AMM: Identify → Assess → Mitigate → Monitor. The order matters — you can't mitigate what you haven't assessed, and you can't assess what you haven't identified.
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What are the five hazardous attitudes in ADM? ▾
Anti-authority ('Don't tell me'), Impulsivity ('Do something now!'), Invulnerability ('It won't happen to me'), Macho ('I can do it'), and Resignation ('What's the use'). Each has a specific antidote phrase. FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 6.
What is the IMSAFE checklist? ▾
IMSAFE stands for: Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol (8 hours bottle to throttle; 0.04% BAC limit under 14 CFR 91.17), Fatigue, Emotion/Eating. It's a personal preflight health self-assessment for any pilot including remote PICs.