AA.I.F — Human Factors (ATP)

Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with personal health, flight physiology, and aeromedical and human factors.

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• AA.I.F.K1Causes, effects, recognition, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues including:
  • AA.I.F.K1aa. Hypoxia
  • AA.I.F.K1bb. Hyperventilation
  • AA.I.F.K1cc. Middle ear and sinus problems
  • AA.I.F.K1dd. Spatial disorientation
  • AA.I.F.K1ee. Motion sickness
  • AA.I.F.K1ff. Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • AA.I.F.K1gg. Stress
  • AA.I.F.K1hh. Fatigue
  • AA.I.F.K1ii. Dehydration and nutrition
  • AA.I.F.K1jj. Hypothermia
  • AA.I.F.K1kk. Optical illusions
  • AA.I.F.K1ll. Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives
• AA.I.F.K2Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications.
• AA.I.F.K3Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate.
• AA.I.F.K4Components of self-assessment for determining fitness for flight.

Risk Management

The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:

• AA.I.F.R1Aeromedical and physiological issues.
• AA.I.F.R2Hazardous attitudes.
• AA.I.F.R3Distractions, loss of situational awareness, or improper task management.

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• AA.I.F.S1Perform a self-assessment and determine fitness for flight.