When off-nominal situations arise, what is the recommended way to coordinate with the instructor?

When off-nominal situations arise, what is the recommended way to coordinate with the instructor?

• A. Establish clear communication, defer to the instructor's guidance, and adhere to the prescribed abnormal procedures
• B. Ignore the instructor and rely on pilot instincts
• C. Change course of action without briefing
• D. Postpone decisions until after the flight

Answer: (A)

When things go off-nominal, the priority is to establish clear, intentional communication with the instructor and follow the instructor’s guidance while carrying out the prescribed abnormal procedures. This keeps both of you on the same page, uses the instructor’s broader awareness, and relies on tested, safety-approved responses. Relying on pilot instincts, changing actions without briefing, or delaying decisions until after the flight introduces confusion and increases risk, which is why they’re not appropriate in these situations.

When things go off-nominal, the priority is to establish clear, intentional communication with the instructor and follow the instructor’s guidance while carrying out the prescribed abnormal procedures. This keeps both of you on the same page, uses the instructor’s broader awareness, and relies on tested, safety-approved responses. Relying on pilot instincts, changing actions without briefing, or delaying decisions until after the flight introduces confusion and increases risk, which is why they’re not appropriate in these situations.