Human Factors Flashcards
Hyperventilation
Occurs when the pilot abnormally increases the volume of air breathed in and out of the lungs. Any stressful situation can cause this. Emotional tension, anxiety, or fear can result in this condition.
A pilot who allows himself to get behind the aircraft, can cause:
A loss of situational awareness.
Getting behind the aircraft- this pitfall can be caused by allowing events or the situation to control pilot actions. A constant state of surprise at what happens next may be exhibited when the pilot is getting behind the aircraft.
PAVE Checklist
An acronym to help mitigate risks.
P - Pilot in Command
“Am I ready for this trip?” Use the IMSAFE checklist.
A - Aircraft
What limitations does the aircraft pose on the trip?
V - EnVironment
Consider weather, terrain, airports, airspace, time
E - External Pressures
Influences external to the flight that create a sense of pressure to complete the flight - often at the expense of safety.
IMSAFE Checklist
Checklist for determining physical and mental readiness for flying.
I - Illness
Am I sick? How do I feel?
M - Medication
Have I taken meds that may make me drowsy or affect my judgment?
S - Stress
Am I under psychological pressure from my job, family, money, or health problems?
A - Alcohol
Have I been drinking within 8 hours? Within 24 hours?
F - Fatigue
Am I tired or not adequately rested?
E- Emotion
Am I emotionally upset?
The (Single-Pilot Resource Management) SRM Five P’s Check
Each of these areas consists of a set of challenges and opportunities that every pilot encounters.
The Plan - the mission/task: flight planning, fuel, publications. Should be reviewed repeatedly up to the flight.
The Plane - mechanical and cosmetic issues that every aircraft pilot, owner, and operator can identify.
The Pilot - IMSAFE checklist, examine health risks associated with particular flight, etc.
The Passengers - External pressures from personal connection to passengers. Also verify with pilot passengers who the PIC is in case of emergency.
The Programming - familiarity with the equipment, plans for best use of equipment
The CARE Checklist
Once hazards have been identified, this checklist helps constitute risk.
C - Consequences
A - Alternatives
R - Reality
E - External pressures
TEAM Checklist
Once you have perceived a hazard (PAVE) and processed its impact on flight safety (CARE), perform this checklist to deal with each factor:
T - Transfer
Should this risk decision be transferred to someone else (chief flight instructor, etc.)?
E - Eliminate
Is there a way to eliminate the hazard?
A - Accept
Do the benefits of accepting risk outweigh the costs?
M - Mitigate
What can you do to mitigate the risk?
