AI.XIV.B.K6FAA-S-ACS-25 · Nov 2023Knowledge

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Common errors related to this Task.

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Errors are a natural part of human performance, and both beginners and the most highly skilled experts are vulnerable to error. A slip occurs when a person plans to do one thing, but then inadvertently does something else; slips are errors of action. A mistake occurs when a person plans to do the wrong thing and is successful; mistakes are errors of thought.

FAA references

  1. AIH ch. 3 (p. 3-33) — FAA-H-8083-9B
  2. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-24) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
  3. RMH ch. 7 (p. 7-2) — FAA-H-8083-2A
  4. PHAK ch. 2 (p. 2-12) — FAA-H-8083-25C (2023)
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