Basic Concepts

Question 1

The qualities of a safe, competent and efficient pilot are

Answer 1

Sense of responsibility, Motivation, Reliability, Flexibility, Ability- Academic and Flight handling, Attention to detail, Physical fitness, A balanced personality, a team player, Calmness under stress, An eye for detail, Competency in risk assessment, Competency in skills of stress and crew management

Question 2

_______ percentage of all accidents are caused by human factors. __________ is the most common form of accident.

Answer 2

73 , CFIT

Question 4

The five most common specific causes of pilot-induced accidents, in order of frequency, are

Answer 4

• Loss of directional control
   Poor judgement
   Airspeed not maintained
   Poor pre-flight planning and pre-flight decision making
   Not maintaining ground clearance

Question 5

The phases of flight most prone to accidents are, in order of precedence

Answer 5

• Intermediate and Final Approach
   Landing
   Take-off
   Descent

Question 6

THE MOST SIGNIFICANT FLIGHT SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Answer 6

GPWS and EGPWS