Task H. Human Factors

Knowledge:

PA.I.H.K1 Symptoms, recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including:

PA.I.H.K1a a. Hypoxia

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 SinglePilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate.

Risk Management

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

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.