Area of Operation I. Preflight Preparation
Task H. Human Factors
References:
AIM; FAA-H-8083-2, FAA-H-8083-3, FAA-H-8083-25
Objective:
To determine the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with personal health, flight physiology, and aeromedical and human factors related to safety of flight.
Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates understanding of:
PA.I.H.K1 Symptoms, recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including:
PA.I.H.K1b b. Hyperventilation
PA.I.H.K1c c. Middle ear and sinus problems
PA.I.H.K1d d. Spatial disorientation
PA.I.H.K1e e. Motion sickness
PA.I.H.K1f f. Carbon monoxide poisoning
PA.I.H.K1g g. Stress
PA.I.H.K1h h. Fatigue
PA.I.H.K1i i. Dehydration and nutrition
PA.I.H.K1j j. Hypothermia
PA.I.H.K1k k. Optical illusions
PA.I.H.K1l l. Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives
PA.I.H.K2 Regulations regarding use of alcohol and drugs.
PA.I.H.K3 Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications.
PA.I.H.K4 Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to include using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate.
Risk Management:
The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:
PA.I.H.R1 Aeromedical and physiological issues.
PA.I.H.R2 Hazardous attitudes.
PA.I.H.R3 Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
PA.I.H.R4 Confirmation and expectation bias.
Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skill to:
PA.I.H.S1 Associate the symptoms and effects for at least three of the conditions listed in K1a through K1l with the cause(s) and corrective action(s).
PA.I.H.S2 Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, for actual flight or a scenario given by the evaluator.