Lesson 46

Five Hazardous Attitudes

The FAA identifies five hazardous attitudes that can pose risks in aviation, including small UA operations. These attitudes encompass disregard for rules, impulsivity, overconfidence, a willingness to take risks, and feelings of powerlessness, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safety-conscious mindset and adhering to procedures to mitigate these risks.

Anti-Authority
Impulsivity
Invulnerabile
Macho
Resignation

Study Guide

Part 1:

Introduction

Recognizing Hazardous Thoughts

When hazardous thoughts come up, you want to recognize them! You need to maintain a clear, focused, and safety mindset when out in the field.

Your first move to handle a hazardous attitude is recognizing those risky thoughts as soon as they come up.

When you notice those risky ideas creeping in, you can start turning things around.

It’s about staying sharp and making smarter choices when you’re flying high.

Checklists

Checklists are often one of the neglected items when a pilot relies on short and long term memory for repetitive tasks.

When pilots follow a standardized sequence for critical tasks, such as pre-flight checks, takeoff procedures, and emergency protocols, it’s much more likely things will go according to plan.

Relying solely on memory for repetitive tasks can lead to errors or omissions, whereas using a checklist helps maintain thoroughness and consistency in flight operations.

Part 2:

Hazards Thoughts & Their Antidotes

5 Hazardous Attitudes:

Here are the five primary hazardous attitudes drone pilots might encounter in the field, along with the mindset required to overcome them.

1. Anti-Authority

“Don’t tell me.”

  • Involves a disregard for rules and regulations.
  • Leads to reckless behavior and a tendency to challenge authority.
    • *Which can result in non-compliance with aviation regulations.

Antidote: “Follow the rules.”

  • Rules and regulations are in place for safety reasons. Respect the authority of FAA aviation regulations and follow the rules.

2. Impulsivity

“Do it quickly.”
“Fly first, ask questions later.”

  • Characterized by making hasty decisions without considering the consequences.
  • Leads to risky actions and poor judgment, especially in fast-paced or challenging situations.

Antidote: Think before acting.

  • Pause and think before making decisions.
  • Consider the potential consequences and weigh your options carefully.

3. Invulnerability

“It won’t happen to me.”

  • Acknowledge that accidents can happen to anyone, including yourself.
  • Maintain a realistic assessment of your own capabilities and limitations.

Antidote: It could happen to me.

  • Recognize and respect the potential risks associated with drone operations.
  • Prioritize safety by adhering to operational guidelines, conduct thorough pre-flight checks, maintain situational awareness throughout the flight, and be prepared to respond to emergencies or unexpected situations.

4. Macho

“I can do it.”

  • A desire to take risks, show off, and impress others.
  • Leads to a willingness to push the limits of safe operation and take unnecessary chances, often to prove oneself.

Antidote: Taking chances is foolish.

  • Understand the difference between taking calculated risks and reckless behavior.
  • Focus on making well-informed decisions based on safety considerations rather than seeking unnecessary thrills.

5. Resignation

“What’s the use?”

  • A feeling of powerlessness and a belief that nothing one does can make a difference.
  • Leads to complacency and a lack of vigilance, as individuals may feel there’s no benefit in taking safety precautions seriously.

Antidote: “I am not helpless”

  • Stay engaged in your aviation activities and maintain an active role in ensuring safety.
  • Recognize that your actions can make a difference in preventing incidents or accidents.

Practice Quiz

Hazardous Attitudes

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What is the antidote for the hazardous attitude of Resignation?

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What does the hazardous attitude of Macho often lead to?

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Which hazardous attitude involves believing accidents won’t happen to oneself?

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What is the antidote for the hazardous attitude of Impulsivity?

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Which hazardous attitude involves a disregard for rules and regulations?

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Why are checklists important in aviation?

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How should you address a hazardous attitude when it first occurs?

8 / 9

What's one thing pilots often forget or neglect when they rely solely on memory for conducting routine tasks, such as preflight inspections?

9 / 9

What antidote is recommended for pilots experiencing the hazardous attitude of feeling “invulnerable” and “invincible”?

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