Airman Certification Standards

ACS AA.I.F

Area I, Task F

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Knowledge

Causes, effects, recognition, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including:

K1b

b. Hyperventilation

K1c

c. Middle ear and sinus problems

K1d

d. Spatial disorientation 9

K1e

e. Motion sickness

K1f

f. Carbon monoxide poisoning

K1i

i. Dehydration and nutrition

K1j

j. Hypothermia

K1k

k. Optical illusions

K1l

l. Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives

Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications.

Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to include using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single- Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate.

Components of self-assessment for determining fitness for flight.

Risk Management

Aeromedical and physiological issues.

Hazardous attitudes.

Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation.

Confirmation and expectation bias.

Skill

Perform a self-assessment and determine fitness for flight.

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