AERONAUTICAL

DECISION MAKING
(ADM)
by
Mike Franz
FAASTeam Representative


1
In 2005

International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) set a goal
to reduce the accident rate by 80% in 10 years
FAA
NTSB
HAI
FAASTeam
Flight Schools
Pilots
Insurance Companies

To date the accident rate is still very much the same!
80% of all the accidents are caused by Pilot Error.
20% other


So, it appears if Helicopter pilots could be trained to
make better decisions (ADM), a major portion of the
helicopter accidents could be eliminated and
movement towards the desired goal could progress!
TIME FOR SOME FUN


Will all the SAFE PILOTS please raise
their hand?





PILOT ERRORS
Physical
Mental
Decisional


SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
Level 1 Perception
Level 2 Comprehension
Level 3 Projection

Perception = Recognition
Comprehension = Understanding
Projection = Anticipation
Good Decisions?




Experience + Analysis = Situational Awareness (SA)

SA + Aeronautical Decision Making = Risk Management

I consider my decision to be the Safest course of action
GOOD TRAINING

60 year old (Legacy) training to PTS

Trained by inexperienced CFIs

ADM training just prior to check ride


There is a Better Way
to Train Pilots
Maneuvers Based Training
(MBT)
Vs.
Scenario Based Training
(SBT)
Maneuvers Based Training
MBT

Pilots can fly a helicopter to meet PTS

SCENARIO BASED TRAINING
SBT

Pilots in Training (PT)
In Command
SA
SRM
ADM
TAA
Can safely fly for an employer
My Goals

Industry wide change
for Accident Reduction

FITS/SBT/LCG Facilitators
Flight School Acceptance
Employer Recognition
Insurance Co. Acceptance
FAA update of PTS
SUMMARY

I am on a mission to reduce the
helicopter accident rate starting
immediately by helping to train the
Industry to change from legacy MBT to
FITS accepted SBT/LCG by training
Facilitators in accepted Curriculums.
QUESTIONS?
COMMENTS
Bonus
What should you get from Seminars & Expos?

Information
Inspiration
Interaction


Before attending, make a Get & Give list.

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Contact & Support
Mike Franz
HelicopterSBT
mikefranz@embarqmail.com
239-269-5016 cell/text