Flashcard on Crew Resource Management

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When adapting crew resource management (CRM) concepts to the operation of a small UA, CRM must be integrated into

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all phases of the operation.

Answer explanation

Crew Resource Management (CRM) is the effective use of all available resources—human, hardware, software and information—prior to and during flight to ensure the successful outcome of the operation. Some people hear the word “crew,” and they think that CRM pertains only to managing your crewmembers. However, crew resource management is the art and science of managing all the resources that are available to the remote pilot-in-command prior and during flight. That includes resources both on board the aircraft and from outside sources.

Front

The effective use of all available resources—human, hardware, and information—prior to and during flight to ensure the successful outcome of the operation is called:

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Crew Resource Management

Answer explanation

The definition of Crew Resource Management (CRM) is “the effective use of all available resources—human, hardware, software and information—prior to and during flight to ensure the successful outcome of the operation.”

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To avoid missing important steps, always use the appropriate checklists.

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appropriate checklists.

Answer explanation

The definition of Crew Resource Management (CRM) is “the effective use of all available resources—human, hardware, software and information—prior to and during flight to ensure the successful outcome of the operation.”

Front

What is one of the neglected items when a pilot relies on short and long term memory for repetitive tasks?

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Checklists

Answer explanation

One of the most neglected items when a pilot relies on short- and long-term memory for repetitive tasks is the Checklist. We love checklists in aviation! To avoid missing important steps, always use the appropriate checklists. In fact, consistent adherence to approved checklists is a sign of a disciplined and competent pilot.

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Consistent adherence to approved checklists is a sign of a

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disciplined and competent pilot.

Answer explanation

One of the most neglected items when a pilot relies on short- and long-term memory for repetitive tasks is the Checklist. We love checklists in aviation! To avoid missing important steps, always use the appropriate checklists. In fact, consistent adherence to approved checklists is a sign of a disciplined and competent pilot.

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An extreme case of a pilot getting behind the aircraft can lead to the operational pitfall of

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loss of situational awareness.

Answer explanation

Situational awareness describes the accurate perception and understanding of all the factors and conditions that affect safety before, during, and after flight. An extreme case of a pilot being overtaxed, or “getting behind the aircraft,” can lead to the operational pitfall of loss of situational awareness. Getting behind the aircraft is an expression that simply means losing your situational awareness and mental control, where the aircraft kind of gets ahead of you, so to speak.

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Risk management, as part of the Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) process, relies on which features to reduce the risks associated with each flight?

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Situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment.

Answer explanation

Risk management, as part of the Aeronautical Decision-Making process, relies on situational awareness, problem recognition and good judgment to reduce the risks associated with each flight.