PHAK · Chapter 2
PHAK 2-1
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Introduction Aeronautical decision-making (ADM) is decision-making in a unique environment—aviation. It is a systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action in response to a given set of circumstances. It is what a pilot intends to do based on the latest information he or she has. Aeronautical Decision-Making Chapter 2
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