Definition of Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)

Verified from official sources
AC 107-2A ¶ 5.3Version 1Effective -Verified 22 August 2026

In plain language

ADM is the structured mental process you use to make the safest and best decisions before and during your flight.

Requirement as structured

Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) is defined as 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.

Original regulatory text

ADM is a systematic approach to the mental process used by pilots to determine consistently the best course of action in response to a given set of circumstances.

Applies when

country
United States
regulation
14 CFR Part 107
regulatory category
General