Aeronautical Terms beginning with R

Recency

Principle of learning stating that things learned recently are remembered better than things learned some time ago. As time passes, less is remembered. Instructors use this principle when summarizing the important points at the end of a lecture in order for students to better remember them.

Rhodopsin

The photosensitive pigments that initiate the visual response in the rods of the eye.

Risk

The future impact of a hazard that is not eliminated or controlled.

Risk elements

There are four fundamental risk elements in aviation: the pilot, the aircraft, the environment, and the type of operation that comprise any given aviation situation.

Risk management

The part of the decision-making process which relies on situational awareness, problem recognition, and good judgment to reduce risks associated with each flight.