Task A. Human Factors

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

16 elements

• AI.II.A.K1
  Symptoms, recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including:
• AI.II.A.K1a
  Hypoxia
• AI.II.A.K1b
  Hyperventilation
• AI.II.A.K1c
  Middle ear and sinus problems
• AI.II.A.K1d
  Spatial disorientation
• AI.II.A.K1e
  Motion sickness
• AI.II.A.K1f
  Carbon monoxide poisoning
• AI.II.A.K1g
  Stress
• AI.II.A.K1h
  Fatigue
• AI.II.A.K1i
  Dehydration and nutrition
• AI.II.A.K1j
  Hypothermia
• AI.II.A.K1k
  Optical illusions
• AI.II.A.K1l
  Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives
• AI.II.A.K2
  Regulations regarding use of alcohol and drugs.
• AI.II.A.K3
  Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications.
• AI.II.A.K4
  Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to include using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate.

Risk management

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

4 elements

• AI.II.A.R1
  Aeromedical and physiological issues.
• AI.II.A.R2
  Hazardous attitudes.
• AI.II.A.R3
  Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.
• AI.II.A.R4
  Confirmation and expectation bias.