Before every crash, there’s a moment—a thought, a decision, or a reflex—that sets the chain in motion. Great pilots learn to recognize those moments before they happen. That’s the art of Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)—the psychology of staying safe when pressure builds, weather turns, or confidence outpaces reality.

In S4E15 of Sky Commander Academy, we explore the FAA’s ADM framework, breaking down the five hazardous attitudes that lead to bad decisions—and the antidotes that keep you in command when your instincts start to drift.

In this episode:
🧠 What is ADM? – how the FAA defines decision-making and why it’s as critical for drone pilots as for manned aviators
⚠️ The 5 Hazardous Attitudes –
 1️⃣ Anti-Authority – “Don’t tell me!”
 2️⃣ Impulsivity – “Do something—now!”
 3️⃣ Invulnerability – “It won’t happen to me.”
 4️⃣ Macho – “I can do it better than anyone.”
 5️⃣ Resignation – “What’s the use?”
💊 Their antidotes – how to mentally counteract each attitude in real time, before it turns into a bad decision
📈 The DECIDE model – Detect, Estimate, Choose, Identify, Do, Evaluate—your mental autopilot for sound decisions
🧩 ADM in drone ops – how these principles apply to weather changes, battery misreads, lost link situations, and regulatory compliance
💡 Pro tips – mental resets, team communication cues, and situational awareness exercises to harden your decision-making under pressure

The best Remote Pilots don’t just manage drones—they manage themselves. This episode gives you the mindset, models, and mastery to think clearly when it counts, no matter what the mission throws your way.

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