Introduction to Glider Flying > Introduction to Glider Flying > Factors Affecting Decision Making

It is important to point out the fact that being familiar with the decision-making process does not ensure that you will have the good judgment to be a safe pilot. The ability to make effective decisions as pilot in command depends on a number of factors. S o m e circumstances, such as the time available to

Figure 1-8. You should examine your decisions carefully to ensure that your choices have not been influenced by a hazardous attitude.

make a decision, may be beyond your control. However, you can learn to recognize those fac-tors that can be managed and learn skills to improve decision-making ability and judgment.