TRUE/FALSE: The PM should guard the primary flight controls as required to allow monitoring of the PF flight control inputs and be prepared to assist in aircraft control or to take over the flight controls if the situation dictates.

TRUE/FALSE: The PM should guard the primary flight controls as required to allow monitoring of the PF flight control inputs and be prepared to assist in aircraft control or to take over the flight controls if the situation dictates.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Not specified
• D. Unknown

Answer: (A)

Guarding the primary flight controls lets the Pilot Monitoring observe exactly what the Pilot Flying is doing and be ready to act if the situation demands. By keeping a ready hand on the controls, the PM can prevent uncommanded movements, verify control inputs are coordinated, and, if the PF becomes unable to respond or workload spikes, take over to maintain safe flight. This supports clear crew coordination and safety during critical phases or unexpected events. The alternative answers don’t fit the established practice because they don’t reflect the PM’s responsibility to monitor and be prepared to assist or assume control when needed.

Guarding the primary flight controls lets the Pilot Monitoring observe exactly what the Pilot Flying is doing and be ready to act if the situation demands. By keeping a ready hand on the controls, the PM can prevent uncommanded movements, verify control inputs are coordinated, and, if the PF becomes unable to respond or workload spikes, take over to maintain safe flight. This supports clear crew coordination and safety during critical phases or unexpected events. The alternative answers don’t fit the established practice because they don’t reflect the PM’s responsibility to monitor and be prepared to assist or assume control when needed.