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The CFRs prohibit pilots from performing crewmember duties within 8 hours after drinking any alcoholic beverages or while under the influence of alcohol. However, due to the slow metabolism of alcohol, a pilot may still be under the influence 8 hours after a moderate amount of alcohol. Therefore, allow at least 12 to 24 hours between "bottle and throttle" depending on the amount of alcoholic beverage consumed. 975. An experienced, current, and proficient pilot fails to notice the landing gear is not extended for landing. This is an example of A. systems training. B. problem detection. C. procedures knowledge. Problem detection is the first step in the decision-making process. It begins with recognizing that a change occurred or that an expected change did not occur. A problem is perceived first by the senses and then it is distinguished determined through insight and experience. These same abilities, as well as an objective analysis of all available information, are used to determine the nature and severity of the problem. One critical error made during the decision-making process is incorrectly detecting the problem.Therefore, incorrectly detecting a problem to begin with is an error that is critical during a decision-making process. 976. Crew resource management (CRM) is A. a dilution of the captain's authority. B. the only method of accident avoidance and error prevention. C. one way to make good decisions. CRM refers to the effective use of all available resources: human resources, hardware, and information. CRM training is one way of addressing the challenge of optimizing the human/machine interface and accompanying interpersonal activities, including decisionmaking. 977. Which is a common symptom of hyperventilation? A. Tingling sensations. B. Visual acuity. C. Decreased breathing rate. Symptoms of hyperventilation include dizziness, tingling of the extremities, sensation of body heat, rapid heart rate, blurring of vision, muscle spasm and, finally, unconsciousness. Answer (B) is incorrect because hyperventilation distorts one's abilities. Answer (C) is incorrect because decreasing the breathing rate overcomes hyperventilation and is not a symptom of it. 978. Which flight conditions of a large jet airplane create the most severe flight hazard by generating wingtip vortices of the greatest strength?