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Sequence for neutralizing a hazardous thought

Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice question 11 of 15 on Operations / Aeronautical Decision-Making. ACS element UA.V.D.K4 · difficulty: applied. Want to answer it in a timed quiz? Use the Remote Pilot (Part 107) practice mode.

Question bank updated 2026-09-22

QUESTIONA remote pilot catches the thought that a rule does not apply to this flight, recognizes the thought as hazardous, and labels it as such. According to the study guide, what is the pilot's next step?

  1. AState the corresponding antidote.
  2. BCancel the flight and report the thought to the FAA.
  3. CWait for the thought to pass before continuing.
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Correct answer: A. State the corresponding antidote.

  • A — correct The study guide describes a sequence: recognize the thought as hazardous, label it as hazardous, then state the corresponding antidote.
  • B — incorrect The study guide does not call for canceling the flight or making a report when a hazardous thought is recognized; the remedy is to state the antidote.
  • C — incorrect Passive waiting is not part of the process; the study guide says the pilot should actively redirect the attitude by stating its antidote.

BACKGROUND

The Remote Pilot Study Guide explains that hazardous attitudes contribute to poor pilot judgment but can be effectively counteracted by redirecting the hazardous attitude so that correct action can be taken. Recognition of hazardous thoughts is the first step toward neutralizing them. After recognizing a thought as hazardous, the pilot should label it as hazardous, then state the corresponding antidote. The guide advises memorizing the antidote for each of the five hazardous attitudes so they automatically come to mind when needed.

STUDY TIP

Learn the three-step sequence as recognize, label, then state the antidote; the antidote only works if it comes to mind automatically.

KEY POINTS

  • Recognition of a hazardous thought is the first step toward neutralizing it.
  • The pilot then labels the thought as hazardous.
  • The final step is to state the corresponding antidote, which should be memorized.

SOURCES

  • remote_pilot_study_guide.txt ch10, "Hazardous Attitudes and Antidotes"
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SkyDrill is not affiliated with the FAA. This is an original practice item based on 14 CFR part 107, 14 CFR part 89, and the FAA Remote Pilot – Small UAS Study Guide (FAA-G-8082-22). Regulations and handbooks are revised; confirm details against the current edition.