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What is the FAA's antidote for the macho hazardous attitude?

Taking chances is foolish.

  1. Follow the rules. They are usually right.
  2. Not so fast. Think first.
  3. Taking chances is foolish. ✔

Why: The macho attitude says 'I can do it' and takes risks to impress others. The antidote is to remind yourself that taking chances is foolish. The FAA lists five hazardous attitudes, each with an antidote.

Huh, didn't know that: The antidote for invulnerability, the 'it won't happen to me' attitude, is 'It could happen to me.'

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Sources

  1. FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 2 https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-25c.pdf
  2. FAA Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 2, Figure 2-4 https://www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/faa-h-8083-25c.pdf

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Flying & DronesIn the FAA's PAVE risk checklist, what does the V stand for?Flying & DronesA pilot takes risks to impress friends who are watching. Which hazardous attitude is that?Flying & DronesWhat is the antidote for the impulsive attitude, 'Do it quickly'?

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