12 practice questions from the 206 in this chapter of StudyWren Aviation. Pick an answer and check it to see the explanation and its FAA source.
Decision-Making ModelsPAR-13-060
In its discussion of external pressures, the PHAK identifies which two words as probably the most dangerous words in aviation?
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The answer is B: "Watch this!"
The desire to impress someone is listed as an external pressure, and the PHAK observes that probably the two most dangerous words in aviation are 'Watch this!'
The desire to impress someone is listed as an external pressure, and the PHAK observes that probably the two most dangerous words in aviation are 'Watch this!'
A low-time pilot buys an airplane with a moving-map GPS, datalink weather, and an autopilot, but she has little weather-flying experience. According to the PHAK's PAVE discussion, how should she view the airplane's capability?
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The answer is C: The equipment cannot compensate for her own lack of weather experience
The PHAK stresses evaluating the combined 'pilot-aircraft team.' A technically advanced airplane does not make up for limited weather experience or limited practice with the equipment—you cannot rely on the airplane's capability to compensate for your own lack of experience.
The answer is C: The equipment cannot compensate for her own lack of weather experience
The PHAK stresses evaluating the combined 'pilot-aircraft team.' A technically advanced airplane does not make up for limited weather experience or limited practice with the equipment—you cannot rely on the airplane's capability to compensate for your own lack of experience.
What does the IMSAFE personal checklist stand for?
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The answer is A: Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion
IMSAFE is a pilot self-assessment: Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, and Emotion. It addresses the 'P' (pilot) part of PAVE and helps answer the question 'Am I ready for this trip?'
The answer is A: Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, Emotion
IMSAFE is a pilot self-assessment: Illness, Medication, Stress, Alcohol, Fatigue, and Emotion. It addresses the 'P' (pilot) part of PAVE and helps answer the question 'Am I ready for this trip?'
In the IMSAFE checklist as presented in the current PHAK and Risk Management Handbook, what does the final letter 'E' stand for?
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The answer is A: Emotion
Current FAA handbooks use Emotion ('Am I emotionally upset?'). The RMH notes that some publications fold emotion into Stress and use the E for 'Eating,' but the FAA's IMSAFE uses Emotion.
Current FAA handbooks use Emotion ('Am I emotionally upset?'). The RMH notes that some publications fold emotion into Stress and use the E for 'Eating,' but the FAA's IMSAFE uses Emotion.
On the morning of a planned solo cross-country, a student pilot wakes with sinus congestion, a mild fever, and body aches. Applying the IMSAFE checklist, what is the best decision?
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The answer is C: Postpone the flight until the symptoms have resolved
Illness is the first IMSAFE item, and the RMH notes that even mild symptoms may be debilitating enough to create a pilot hazard. A short flight or a lower altitude does not remove that hazard, so the safe choice is to wait until recovered.
The answer is C: Postpone the flight until the symptoms have resolved
Illness is the first IMSAFE item, and the RMH notes that even mild symptoms may be debilitating enough to create a pilot hazard. A short flight or a lower altitude does not remove that hazard, so the safe choice is to wait until recovered.
Your family is excited about your visit, and the weather along the route is marginal. Which step best reduces the external pressure their expectations create?
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The answer is C: Tell them you will call when you arrive instead of giving a firm arrival time
In the PHAK's TEAM example, the pilot manages her family's expectations by telling them she will call when she arrives rather than giving a specific ETA that might pressure her to meet a schedule.
The answer is C: Tell them you will call when you arrive instead of giving a firm arrival time
In the PHAK's TEAM example, the pilot manages her family's expectations by telling them she will call when she arrives rather than giving a specific ETA that might pressure her to meet a schedule.
Your destination is reporting IMC at departure time but is forecast to improve, and two nearby airports are VFR. Which technique from the PHAK's 3P example helps you avoid being drawn into continuing?
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The answer is B: Pick a specific en route point for your final continue-or-divert decision
In the PHAK example, the pilot designates an en route VORTAC between the destination and her two alternates as the logical place for her 'final' continue/divert decision. The PHAK also warns that by the time the ATIS is in range, many good options have already passed behind the aircraft.
The answer is B: Pick a specific en route point for your final continue-or-divert decision
In the PHAK example, the pilot designates an en route VORTAC between the destination and her two alternates as the logical place for her 'final' continue/divert decision. The PHAK also warns that by the time the ATIS is in range, many good options have already passed behind the aircraft.
According to the Airplane Flying Handbook, how should a VFR pilot regard a situation in which aircraft attitude can no longer be maintained by reference to the natural horizon, even though the airplane is not in a cloud?
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The answer is A: As IMC and a genuine emergency requiring immediate action
The AFH states that anytime a VFR pilot is unable to maintain attitude control by reference to the natural horizon, the condition is considered IMC regardless of the circumstances or reported weather, and it should be accepted as a genuine emergency requiring appropriate action—using the flight instruments and obtaining assistance.
The answer is A: As IMC and a genuine emergency requiring immediate action
The AFH states that anytime a VFR pilot is unable to maintain attitude control by reference to the natural horizon, the condition is considered IMC regardless of the circumstances or reported weather, and it should be accepted as a genuine emergency requiring appropriate action—using the flight instruments and obtaining assistance.
En route, datalink weather shows thunderstorms developing ahead. Your airplane cannot climb above them, and your fuel will not support a long reroute. Applying the 3P model, which options remain viable?
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The answer is B: Divert to a nearby airport or turn back
In the RMH's 3P example, the pilot weighs the pros and cons of each option and excludes any the airplane cannot support; here it cannot climb above the developing storms, so flying over the tops is out. Datalink weather images are not real-time, so trying to thread a line of storms using the display is not a safe option. That leaves diverting to a nearby airport or turning back.
The answer is B: Divert to a nearby airport or turn back
In the RMH's 3P example, the pilot weighs the pros and cons of each option and excludes any the airplane cannot support; here it cannot climb above the developing storms, so flying over the tops is out. Datalink weather images are not real-time, so trying to thread a line of storms using the display is not a safe option. That leaves diverting to a nearby airport or turning back.
According to the Risk Management Handbook, which of the following should a pilot consider less important than safety when making an in-flight decision?
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The answer is C: Continuing to the original destination
The RMH lists four items pilots should consider less important than safety: being on time, inconveniencing passengers, inconveniencing persons waiting at the destination, and continuing to the original destination. The other options are themselves safety items.
The answer is C: Continuing to the original destination
The RMH lists four items pilots should consider less important than safety: being on time, inconveniencing passengers, inconveniencing persons waiting at the destination, and continuing to the original destination. The other options are themselves safety items.
According to the PHAK's discussion of the 5P 'Plan,' how should weather information obtained in flight be used?
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The answer is B: It should drive a decision, even if the decision is to continue as planned
The PHAK says weather information should drive a decision, even if that decision is to continue on the current plan. The plan is continually updated in response to changes in the other Ps, and the 5P check reminds the pilot that the day's plan is subject to change at any time.
The answer is B: It should drive a decision, even if the decision is to continue as planned
The PHAK says weather information should drive a decision, even if that decision is to continue on the current plan. The plan is continually updated in response to changes in the other Ps, and the 5P check reminds the pilot that the day's plan is subject to change at any time.
A VFR pilot is trapped by lowering ceilings, fuel is getting low, and suitable options are shrinking, but he keeps hoping conditions will improve ahead. According to the Airplane Flying Handbook, what is the danger of this mindset?
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The answer is A: A situation calling for a precautionary landing can turn into a forced landing
The AFH warns that too many situations calling for a precautionary landing—such as deteriorating weather, being lost, or a fuel shortage—are allowed to develop into immediate forced landings when the pilot uses wishful thinking instead of reason. A precautionary landing made while power and options remain is generally less hazardous.
The answer is A: A situation calling for a precautionary landing can turn into a forced landing
The AFH warns that too many situations calling for a precautionary landing—such as deteriorating weather, being lost, or a fuel shortage—are allowed to develop into immediate forced landings when the pilot uses wishful thinking instead of reason. A precautionary landing made while power and options remain is generally less hazardous.
