Human Factors

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• PA.I.H.K1Symptoms, recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including:
• PA.I.H.K1aa. Hypoxia
• PA.I.H.K1bb. Hyperventilation
• PA.I.H.K1cc. Middle ear and sinus problems
• PA.I.H.K1dd. Spatial disorientation
• PA.I.H.K1ee. Motion sickness
• PA.I.H.K1ff. Carbon monoxide poisoning
• PA.I.H.K1gg. Stress
• PA.I.H.K1hh. Fatigue
• PA.I.H.K1ii. Dehydration and nutrition
• PA.I.H.K1jj. Hypothermia
• PA.I.H.K1kk. Optical illusions
• PA.I.H.K1ll. Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives
• PA.I.H.K2Regulations regarding use of alcohol and drugs.
• PA.I.H.K3Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications.
• PA.I.H.K4Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to include using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single- Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate.

The applicant is able to identify, assess, and mitigate risk associated with:

• PA.I.H.R1Aeromedical and physiological issues.
• PA.I.H.R2Hazardous attitudes.
• PA.I.H.R3Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• PA.I.H.R4Confirmation and expectation bias.

The applicant exhibits the skill to:

• PA.I.H.S1Associate 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.S2Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, for actual flight or a scenario given by the evaluator.