In a situation requiring an immediate landing, the commander decides to ditch. The commander has little experience flying over water, but the co-pilot has lots of relevant experience doing so. They are new to the company though, and are not assertive. The co-pilot gives relevant remarks which are ignored by the commander. When the commander makes a mistake and is corrected by the co-pilot, the correction is also ignored. Which of the following best describes the situation?

Autopilot is being used enroute on a clear calm day in good weather at 15 000 feet. What can a pilot do to keep being

A student pilot is going to take the type rating skill test in one week, but he is already very anxious about it, which is affecting his mental performance towards his exams. Which type of stress factor is this?

Which of the factors below can have a negative impact on human reliability?

 1. Complacency 

 2. Distractions 

 3. Fatigue `

 4. Low and medium workload levels 

 5. Lack of awareness

What is one potential disadvantage of advanced aircraft automation with regards to crew communication?

You and your friend are both pilots for the same operator. You notice a change to their behaviour

when they are designated as commander and you as their co-pilot. This is because...

Which statement is true about complacency?

Which one of the following statements is true about the " irony of automation"? It reduces the workload but...

Which of the following statements about autoflight systems is/are correct? 

 1. Autoflight systems are designed to assist and reduce the workload of the pilot and possess the creativity to deal with unforeseen situations. 

 2. An autoflight system is, at its core, a computer, operated by logic, and is NOT capable of performing with the same personal motivation as a pilot, with regard to safety.

Which of the following factors are typical examples of the effects on flight crew of short-term, acute fatigue? 

1. Tiredness and falling asleep for short periods without being aware that this happens. 

2. Constant feeling of lethargy and lack of energy. 

3. Reduced concentration and vigilance. 

4. Increased error rate and slowed reaction times.

5. Increased mental and physiological health issues. 

 6. Increased irritability. 

2,4, 5 and 6.