Decision making PPL ORAL

What are some ways we can mitigate risk? IM SAFE

I - Illness -> Am I healthy

M - Medication -> Am I free of prescription or over-the- counter drugs?

S - Stress -> Am I free of pressure

A - Alcohol -> Have I abstained of alcohol in the previous 24h.

F - Fatigue -> Did I get at least 7h of sleep

E - Emotion -> Am I free of emotional upset.

What are some ways we can mitigate risk? 5P's

Pilot - physical fitness, currency, and proficiency

Passengers - Are they fit to fly? Are they comfortable flying?

Plane - Airworthiness and documentation

Programming - Are you proficient using the avionics? Are the GPS databases up to date?

Plan - (NWKRAFT)

What are some ways we can mitigate risk? PAVE

Pilot - Am I ready for this trip (IMSAFE)? Are my certificates/ratings current? Am I proficient?

Aircraft - Is the airplane airworthy (AVIATES)? Required documents (SPARROW)? Is it equipped for the intended operation (ATOMATOFLAMES/FLAPS)? Can it carry the intended passengers/load (weight and balance/fuel)? Performance characteristics?

enVironment - (NWKRAFT) Notams, Weather...

External pressures - Are my passengers/employer pressure? Do I have stress influencing my life?

What are the rules regarding alcohol consumption for flying?

- Within 8 hours

- Blood acohol content BAC of 0.04% or higher

Hazardous attitudes and antidotes? RAIIM

Resignation: The feeling of uselessness or inability or effect change.

-> Antidote: I am not helpless. I can make a difference.

Antiauthority: Disregard for regulations. Don't tell me what to do.

-> Antidote: Follow the rules. They are usually right.

Impulsivity: Acting without thinking

-> Antidote: Not so fast, think first

Ivulnerability: The though that it can’t happen to me

-> Antidote: It could happen to me

Macho: Trying to impress others. You can do it.

-> Antidote: Taking risks is follish

What does ADM stand for?

Aeronautical Decision Making

- Deciding whether to continue into marginal weather or divert

- Deciding whether to strecch remining fuel or stop and fill up

- Deciding whether they are flying methodically and paying attention to the decisions they make, or simply reacting to situations as they arise

How do you know what medication is acceptable?

FAA webside (FAA medication list)