What is the purpose of the DECIDE model in ADM?

• A. To provide a framework to make safe choices under pressure.
• B. To determine fuel requirements.
• C. To manage maintenance schedules.
• D. To assign flight routes by pilot's preference.

Answer: (A)

The DECIDE model in ADM provides a structured way to make safe choices under pressure by guiding you through a repeatable decision process in the cockpit. It helps you Detect changes or hazards, Estimate their significance and potential risks, Choose the best safe option, Identify any actions needed to implement that choice, Do what you decided, and Evaluate the outcome to determine if further action is needed. This approach reduces cognitive overload during challenging situations and keeps safety at the forefront instead of reacting impulsively.

For example, if weather unexpectedly worsens, you Detect the changing conditions, Estimate how it affects your flight, Choose a safe course of action (such as diverting or changing altitude), Identify the steps to execute that plan, Do them, and then Evaluate how the situation evolves. This model is not about determining fuel requirements, maintenance scheduling, or assigning flight routes by preference; those are separate operational tasks outside the decision-making framework.