Plain English Meaning
A three-step thinking pattern pilots use to spot problems, judge how serious they are, and decide what to do about them. The three steps are Perceive, Process, Perform, and a pilot runs through them again and again during a flight.
Full Definition
A simple risk management framework used in aviation training that guides a pilot through three repeating steps: Perceive the hazards, Process their level of risk, and Perform the appropriate action. Pilots cycle through these three steps continuously throughout a flight to identify and manage risk in real time.
Context Anchor
Seen in FAA pilot and instructor training when discussing how pilots make safer choices before and during a flight.