FAA Instrument Flight Instructor (FII)Instructional TechniquesMedium
An instrument student, during an approach, consistently attempts to correct for wind drift only after observing significant deviation from the course line. This behavior indicates a need for improvement in which hazardous attitude?
- AAnti-authority
- BImpulsivity
- CResignation
- DMacho
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: B. Impulsivity
Impulsivity is acting quickly without thinking through the consequences or waiting for more information. The student's tendency to wait for significant deviation before correcting indicates a lack of proactive thought and a reactive, impulsive decision-making process.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Anti-authority is a disregard for rules or regulations, not evidenced by the scenario.
- C. Resignation is feeling that one cannot make a difference, which is the opposite of attempting to correct, even if belatedly.
- D. Macho is attempting to prove oneself superior, which is not directly indicated by the scenario.
Hazardous Attitude: Impulsivity
The hazardous attitude of acting quickly without thinking, often leading to reactive rather than proactive decision-making.
- Often characterized by 'Do something, anything, quickly!'
- Can lead to poor judgment and rushed actions.
- Counteracted by thinking before acting and planning ahead.
Memory trick: AIM IR, for better decisions.