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Decision making and flight planningQuestion 904 of 934

Why is a single pilot more vulnerable to intangible pressures than a full crew?

  1. A single pilot has a higher workload from the radios
  2. A single pilot has no other crew member to consult
  3. A single pilot flies faster airplanes than a crew
  4. A single pilot has no flight experience
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Correct answer: A single pilot has no other crew member to consult

The single pilot must wrestle with the intangible factors that draw one into a hazardous position.

Source: Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25C), Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making — Risk, page 45

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026