Plain English Meaning
Training that teaches pilots how to think clearly and make good decisions in the cockpit, especially when conditions change or pressure builds.
Full Definition
Structured instruction that teaches pilots a systematic approach to evaluating situations, identifying hazards, weighing options, and making safe choices in flight. It covers risk assessment, recognition of hazardous attitudes, stress and workload management, situational awareness, and the use of decision-making models to reduce pilot error.
Context Anchor
Seen in FAA training material, , flight lessons, and discussions about and .