COMM.I.H — Human Factors

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

Knowledge

The applicant demonstrates understanding of:

• CA.I.H.K1The symptoms (as applicable), recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues including:
  • CA.I.H.K1aa. Hypoxia
  • CA.I.H.K1bb. Hyperventilation
  • CA.I.H.K1cc. Middle ear and sinus problems
  • CA.I.H.K1d d. Spatial disorientation
  • CA.I.H.K1ee. Motion sickness
  • CA.I.H.K1ff. Carbon monoxide poisoning
  • CA.I.H.K1gg. Stress
  • CA.I.H.K1hh. Fatigue
  • CA.I.H.K1ii. Dehydration and nutrition
  • CA.I.H.K1jj. Hypothermia
  • CA.I.H.K1kk. Optical illusions
  • CA.I.H.K1ll. Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives
• CA.I.H.K2Regulations regarding use of alcohol and drugs.
• CA.I.H.K3Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications.
• CA.I.H.K4Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM).

Risk Management

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

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

Skills

The applicant demonstrates the ability to:

• CA.I.H.S1Associate the symptoms and effects for at least three of the conditions listed in K1a through K1l above with the cause and corrective action.
• CA.I.H.S2Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, for actual flight or a scenario given by the evaluator.