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Aeronautical Decision Making

DECIDE Model

DDetect the problem
EEstimate the need to react
CChoose a course of action
IIdentify solutions
DDo the necessary actions
EEvaluate the effect of the action

PAVE Model

PPilot
AAirplane
VenVironment
EExternal Pressures

Hazardous Attitudes

  • Macho: "I can do it"
    • Antidote: Taking chances is foolish.
  • Invulnerability: "It won't happen to me"
    • Antidote: It could happen to me.
  • Impulsivity: "Do it quickly."
    • Antidote: Not so fast. Think first.
  • Anti-authority: "Don't tell me"
    • Antidote: Follow the rules. They are usually right.
  • Resignation: "What's the use?"
    • Antidote: I'm not helpless. I can make a difference.

5 P's

PPlan
PPlane
PPilot
PPassengers
PProgramming