AI.VII.H.R6FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Risk management
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
Bottom line
A contributing factor in many accidents is a distraction that diverts the pilot’s attention from monitoring the instruments or scanning outside the aircraft. As workload increases, attention cannot be devoted to several tasks at one time, and the pilot may begin to focus on one item. When a work overload situation exists, a pilot needs to stop, think, slow down, and prioritize.
FAA references
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-22) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
- RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- RMH ch. 6 (p. 6-4) — FAA-H-8083-2A
- AIM 7-6-14 (Flying in Flat Light, Brown Out Conditions, and White Out Conditions) — AIM Basic 2/20/25 w/ Change 1 (8/7/25) & Change 2 (1/22/26)
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