FAAYou have been hired as a remote pilot by a local TV news station to film breaking news with a small UA. You expressed a safety concern and the station manager has instructed you to "fly first, ask questions later." What type of hazardous attitude does this attitude represent?
- ❌A:Machismo.
- ❌B:Invulnerability.
- ✅C:Impulsivity.
Explanations
- A: Machismo reflects an overconfidence and a need to prove oneself through risky actions. In this scenario, the manager's directive isn't driven by bravado, but rather a disregard for safety protocols. This attitude can lead to unnecessary risks, potential accidents, and regulatory violations, all of which can negatively impact a business's reputation and bottom line.
- B: Invulnerability is the belief that accidents won't happen to oneself. The manager's attitude in this case isn't denying the risk, but rather dismissing the importance of caution and safety procedures. This can lead to unsafe operations, potential legal liabilities, and damage to the company's reputation.
- C: Correct. Impulsivity involves acting without sufficient thought or planning. The manager's directive of 'fly first, ask questions later' is a clear example of this hazardous attitude. It bypasses safety protocols and forethought, which can lead to unsafe operations, potential accidents, and legal liabilities, all of which can have serious business implications.
🧭 Instructor Note
Why This Matters for Your Business
Recognizing hazardous attitudes is crucial for maintaining safe and compliant drone operations. These attitudes can lead to unnecessary risks, potential accidents, and regulatory violations, all of which can negatively impact your business's reputation and bottom line.
Safety & Liability Considerations
The manager's directive to "fly first, ask questions later" bypasses safety protocols and forethought, which can lead to unsafe operations, potential accidents, and legal liabilities. It's critical to prioritize safety over immediate action, even in high-pressure situations like breaking news coverage.
Consider This Scenario
A drone operator is hired by a local TV news station to film breaking news. The station manager instructs the operator to "fly first, ask questions later," disregarding the operator's safety concerns. The operator recognizes this as a hazardous attitude and takes steps to address it, prioritizing safety and compliance over immediate action.
What the FAA is Testing
The FAA is testing your ability to recognize and correct hazardous attitudes in a commercial drone operation context. Understanding these attitudes and their potential impacts is crucial for maintaining safe and compliant operations.
Business Success Strategy
To turn this knowledge into a competitive advantage, prioritize safety and compliance in all operations. Develop a culture that encourages open communication about safety concerns and provides training to recognize and correct hazardous attitudes. This can help prevent accidents, avoid regulatory violations, and protect your company's reputation.
Memory Aid
Remember the FAA's five hazardous attitudes with the acronym AIM-IR: Anti-authority, Impulsivity, Machismo, Invulnerability, Resignation. Recognizing these attitudes can help you maintain safe and compliant operations.
Enhanced References
FAA's Hazardous Attitudes and Antidotes, ACS section UA.V.D.K4, FAA Safety Team's "Hazardous Attitudes: Consequences and Remedies"
Related Concepts
- FAA’s five hazardous attitudes -- Anti-authority, Impulsivity, Invulnerability, Machismo, Resignation
- Hazard identification and risk assessment
- Importance of preflight planning in remote pilot operations
- Aeronautical decision-making and CRM integration
ACS Code: UA.V.D.K4
Difficulty: basic