Aeronautical Decision-Making

was receiving a checkride from the ATP (who was also a engine failure by reducing power on the right engine to zero designated examiner) for a commercial pilot certificate with thrust. This caused the aircraft to yaw right. a multi-engine rating. After performing airwork at altitude, they returned to the airport and the private pilot performed a The procedure to identify the failed engine is a two-step single-engine approach to a full stop landing. He then taxied process. First, adjust the power to the maximum controllable back for takeoff, performed a short field takeoff, and then level on both engines. Because the left engine is the only joined the traffic pattern to return for another landing. During engine delivering thrust, the yaw increases to the right, which the approach for the second landing, the ATP simulated a right necessitates application of additional left rudder application. Aeronautical Decision-Making A. Analytical B. Automatic/Naturalistic Situation Pilot Aircraft Enviroment External factors Pilot Aircraft Enviroment External factors Detection Detection Evaluation of event Evaluation of event • Risk or hazard • Potential outcomes • Capabilities of pilot • Aircraft capabilities • Outside factors • Risk to flight • Pilot training • Pilot experience Outcome desired Outcome desired Solutions to get you there Solution 1 Solution 2 Solution 3 Solution 4 Take action What is best action to do Effect of decision Successful Problem remains Done The DECIDE model 1. 2. 3. 4 5. 6. Figure 2-14. The DECIDE model has been recognized worldwide. Its application is illustrated in column A while automatic/naturalistic decision-making is shown in column B. 2-19