Task H. Human Factors

Knowledge

What you should understand and be able to explain.

16 elements

• PA.I.H.K1
  Symptoms, recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including:
• PA.I.H.K1a
  Hypoxia
• PA.I.H.K1b
  Hyperventilation
• PA.I.H.K1c
  Middle ear and sinus problems
• PA.I.H.K1d
  Spatial disorientation
• PA.I.H.K1e
  Motion sickness
• PA.I.H.K1f
  Carbon monoxide poisoning
• PA.I.H.K1g
  Stress
• PA.I.H.K1h
  Fatigue
• PA.I.H.K1i
  Dehydration and nutrition
• PA.I.H.K1j
  Hypothermia
• PA.I.H.K1k
  Optical illusions
• PA.I.H.K1l
  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

Risks to recognize and decisions to consider.

4 elements

• 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.