IFT Study Guide Part 1 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Define Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) - CORRECT ANSWER - A systematic
approach to the mental process used by aircraft pilots to consistently determine the best course of
action in response to a given set of circumstances
Explain the 5 Hazardous attitudes: - CORRECT ANSWER - A101.2- Explain the 5
Hazardous Attitudes
1. Anti-authority- "Don't tell me"
2. Impulsivity- "Do it quickly"
3. Invulnerability- "It won't happen to me"
4. Macho- "I can do it"
5. Resignation- "What's the use"
Match the correct antidote for the 5 hazardous attitudes: Anti-authority - CORRECT
ANSWER - follow the rules
Match the correct antidote for the 5 hazardous attitudes: impulsivity - CORRECT
ANSWER - not so fast. think first
Match the correct antidote for the 5 hazardous attitudes: Invulnerability - CORRECT
ANSWER - it could happen to me
Match the correct antidote for the 5 hazardous attitudes: Macho - CORRECT ANSWER -
taking chances is foolish
Match the correct antidote for the 5 hazardous attitudes: Resignation - CORRECT
ANSWER - I am not helpless, I can make a difference
,Explain Doss IFT Risk Management: - CORRECT ANSWER - A decision-making process
to systematically evaluate possible courses of action, identify risks and benefits, and determine
the best course of action (COA) for any given situation
Define Runway Incursion:2 - CORRECT ANSWER - Any occurrence at an aerodrome
involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on a protected area of a surface
designated for landing and take-off of an aircraft
Define Crew Resource Management (CRM) - CORRECT ANSWER - The effective use of
all available resources- people, weapon systems, facilities, equipment and environment- by
individuals or crews to safely and efficiently accomplish an assignment mission or task
What are the different ways to clear in the DA-20? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) eyes, ears,
TAS (80 - 90 % outside aircraft)
2) Clearing turns
3)Radio Calls (clearing on the radios
How do you effectively scan? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 degree eye movements, every 3
to 4 seconds
Explain transfer of aircraft control. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. "You have the aircraft"
2. "I have the aircraft"
3. Shake the control stick
What are the 6 good decision making steps? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Identifying
personal attitudes hazardous to safe flight
2. Learning behavior modification techniques
3. Learning how to recognize and cope with stress
4. Developing risk assessment skills
5. Using all resources
, 6. Evaluating the effectiveness of one's ADM skills
What is a hazard vs. a risk? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Hazard- anything that can cause
mission detraction, injury, illness, death to personnel
- Risk- Probability and severity of loss from exposure
What are the steps of risk management? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Identify Hazards
2. Assess Hazards
3. Develop controls and make decisions
4. Implement controls
5. Supervise and evaluate
IFT RM Assessment Guide - CORRECT ANSWER - • Environment: primarily weather
• Mission factors: currency and training status of SP/IP
• Human factors: physically/mentally prepared, amount of sleep/condition of mind and body
6 core components of CRM - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Mission planning/debrief/analysis
2. Communication
3. Risk Management/decision making
4. Situational awareness (recover from loss of S.A.-aviate, navigate, communicate)
5. Task management
6. Crew coordination/flight integrity
Prevention of runway incursion (5 ways) - CORRECT ANSWER - • Have a current airport
diagram and use it
• Review diagram prior to taxi
• Review diagram after receiving taxi clearance
• READ BACK ALL HOLD SHORT INSTRUMENTS (instructions?)
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Define Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) - CORRECT ANSWER - A systematic
approach to the mental process used by aircraft pilots to consistently determine the best course of
action in response to a given set of circumstances
Explain the 5 Hazardous attitudes: - CORRECT ANSWER - A101.2- Explain the 5
Hazardous Attitudes
1. Anti-authority- "Don't tell me"
2. Impulsivity- "Do it quickly"
3. Invulnerability- "It won't happen to me"
4. Macho- "I can do it"
5. Resignation- "What's the use"
Match the correct antidote for the 5 hazardous attitudes: Anti-authority - CORRECT
ANSWER - follow the rules
Match the correct antidote for the 5 hazardous attitudes: impulsivity - CORRECT
ANSWER - not so fast. think first
Match the correct antidote for the 5 hazardous attitudes: Invulnerability - CORRECT
ANSWER - it could happen to me
Match the correct antidote for the 5 hazardous attitudes: Macho - CORRECT ANSWER -
taking chances is foolish
Match the correct antidote for the 5 hazardous attitudes: Resignation - CORRECT
ANSWER - I am not helpless, I can make a difference
,Explain Doss IFT Risk Management: - CORRECT ANSWER - A decision-making process
to systematically evaluate possible courses of action, identify risks and benefits, and determine
the best course of action (COA) for any given situation
Define Runway Incursion:2 - CORRECT ANSWER - Any occurrence at an aerodrome
involving the incorrect presence of an aircraft, vehicle, or person on a protected area of a surface
designated for landing and take-off of an aircraft
Define Crew Resource Management (CRM) - CORRECT ANSWER - The effective use of
all available resources- people, weapon systems, facilities, equipment and environment- by
individuals or crews to safely and efficiently accomplish an assignment mission or task
What are the different ways to clear in the DA-20? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1) eyes, ears,
TAS (80 - 90 % outside aircraft)
2) Clearing turns
3)Radio Calls (clearing on the radios
How do you effectively scan? - CORRECT ANSWER - 10 degree eye movements, every 3
to 4 seconds
Explain transfer of aircraft control. - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. "You have the aircraft"
2. "I have the aircraft"
3. Shake the control stick
What are the 6 good decision making steps? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Identifying
personal attitudes hazardous to safe flight
2. Learning behavior modification techniques
3. Learning how to recognize and cope with stress
4. Developing risk assessment skills
5. Using all resources
, 6. Evaluating the effectiveness of one's ADM skills
What is a hazard vs. a risk? - CORRECT ANSWER - - Hazard- anything that can cause
mission detraction, injury, illness, death to personnel
- Risk- Probability and severity of loss from exposure
What are the steps of risk management? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Identify Hazards
2. Assess Hazards
3. Develop controls and make decisions
4. Implement controls
5. Supervise and evaluate
IFT RM Assessment Guide - CORRECT ANSWER - • Environment: primarily weather
• Mission factors: currency and training status of SP/IP
• Human factors: physically/mentally prepared, amount of sleep/condition of mind and body
6 core components of CRM - CORRECT ANSWER - 1. Mission planning/debrief/analysis
2. Communication
3. Risk Management/decision making
4. Situational awareness (recover from loss of S.A.-aviate, navigate, communicate)
5. Task management
6. Crew coordination/flight integrity
Prevention of runway incursion (5 ways) - CORRECT ANSWER - • Have a current airport
diagram and use it
• Review diagram prior to taxi
• Review diagram after receiving taxi clearance
• READ BACK ALL HOLD SHORT INSTRUMENTS (instructions?)
