FAA Sport Pilot Airplane (SPA)Human Factors and ADMMedium
After an in-flight equipment malfunction, a pilot thinks, 'There's nothing I can do about it now, so why try?' and stops actively managing the situation. This is an example of which hazardous attitude?
- AImpulsivity
- BMacho
- CResignation
- DAnti-authority
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Resignation
Resignation reflects a feeling of helplessness where a pilot gives up control, believing their actions won't matter, which is dangerous because it stops corrective action.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Impulsivity involves acting hastily, not giving up.
- B. Macho involves risk-taking bravado, not helplessness.
- D. Anti-authority involves resisting rules, not helplessness.
Hazardous Attitude: Resignation
A hazardous attitude where a pilot feels powerless to influence the outcome of a situation, leading to inaction.
- Antidote thought: 'I'm not helpless, I can make a difference'
- Leads pilots to stop problem-solving during emergencies
- One of five FAA-identified hazardous attitudes
Memory trick: AIM for safety: Anti-authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Macho, Resignation.