What antidote can be applied to the hazardous attitude of resignation?

• A. You are not helpless, you can make a difference if you put your mind to it.
• B. Accept defeat and wait
• C. Avoid responsibility
• D. Rush to conclusions

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is recognizing and countering the hazardous attitude of resignation. The antidote shown—“You are not helpless, you can make a difference if you put your mind to it”—fosters a mindset of personal agency and proactive problem solving. In UAS operations, feeling resigned can lead to complacency or ignoring issues; the antidote encourages taking concrete steps: check the aircraft and systems, review weather and flight plan, use checklists, seek help if needed, and implement a safe, planned course of action. This turns a sense of futility into constructive action that reduces risk.

The other options reflect the problematic mindsets you want to avoid: accepting defeat and waiting keeps you passive, avoiding responsibility shirks accountability, and rushing to conclusions leads to hasty, unsafe decisions. Emphasizing that you’re not helpless helps you stay engaged, assess risks, and operate more safely.