| This research explores Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) in General Aviation (GA). ADM is an important skill when piloting any aircraft. The primary cause of aviation accidents and fatalities is pilot error, specifically, improper decision making. The GA accident rate has leveled off at a high rate over the past decade. This study surveys private pilot ground schools and post-secondary institutions to determine the essential elements of ADM, which essential elements are included in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) ADM model, and which essential elements of the FAA's ADM model may need to be updated to improve the model's effectiveness. Findings to the research questions may lead to the development of an improved ADM model that could lower aircraft accidents and aviation fatalities. |
