ACS PA.I.H

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

b. Hyperventilation

c. Middle ear and sinus problems

d. Spatial disorientation

to satisfy the requirement to select one knowledge element. The References for each Task indicate the source material for Task elements. For example, in the Task element “Acceptable weather products and resources required for preflight planning, current and forecast weather for departure, en route, and arrival phases of flight such as:” (

f. Carbon monoxide poisoning

i. Dehydration and nutrition

j. Hypothermia

k. Optical illusions

l. Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives

Regulations regarding use of alcohol and drugs.

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.

Aeromedical and physiological issues.

Hazardous attitudes.

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

Confirmation and expectation bias.

Associate the symptoms and effects for at least three of the conditions listed in K1a through K1l with the cause(s) and corrective action(s).

Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, for actual flight or a scenario given by the evaluator. Private Pilot for Airplane Category ACS (FAA-S-ACS-6C)9