Aeronautical decision-making (ADM) is a cornerstone
in managing risk. ADM provides a structured framework
utilizing known processes and applying recognized pathways,
which individually and collectively have a positive effect
on exposure to hazards. This is not achieved by reducing
the hazard itself, but by helping the pilot recognize hazards
that need attention.
ADM is a systematic approach to the mental process used
by pilots to consistently determine the best course of action
in response to a given set of circumstances. It is what a pilot
intends to do based on the latest information he or she has.