Private Pilot Licence · Practice

What is 'risk homeostasis' and how does it affect pilot decision-making?

• A.Risk homeostasis is only relevant to commercial aviation where economic pressure drives decisions
• B.Risk homeostasis is the tendency for people to maintain a constant (subjectively acceptable) level of risk.
• C.Risk homeostasis is the body's ability to physically adjust to risk — experienced pilots develop tolerance
• D.Risk homeostasis means risk levels are always the same regardless of conditions