Flight Instructor for Airplane Category › II. Technical Subject Areas › Task A. Human Factors

AI.II.A.K1e

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

Motion sickness

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 17-12
Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Ground Lighting Illusions › Motion Sickness
Anxiety and stress, which may be experienced at the beginning of flight training, can contribute to motion sickness. Symptoms of motion sickness include general discomfort, nausea, dizziness, paleness, sweating, and vomiting. It is important to remember that experiencing airsickness ... reflection on one’s ability as a pilot. If prone to motion sickness, let the flight instructor know, there are techniques that can be used to overcome this problem. For example, avoid lessons in turbulent conditions until becoming more comfortable…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 17-12
Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Ground Lighting Illusions › How To Prevent Landing Errors Due to Optical Illusions
inspecting unfamiliar airports before landing, using electronic glideslope or VASI systems when available, and maintaining proficiency in landing procedures. Motion Sickness Motion sickness, or airsickness, is caused by the brain receiving conflicting messages about the state of the body ... pilot may experience motion sickness during initial flights, but it generally goes away within the first few lessons. Anxiety and stress, which may be experienced at the beginning of flight training, can contribute to motion sickness. Symptoms of motion sickness…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 17-2
Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Obtaining a Medical Certificate
medical factors that a pilot should be aware of include hypoxia, hyperventilation, middle ear and sinus problems, spatial disorientation, motion sickness, carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, stress and fatigue, dehydration, and heatstroke. Other subjects include the effects of alcohol and drugs…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 8-1-1
Chapter 8. Medical Facts for Pilots › Section 1. Fitness for Flight › 8-1-1. Fitness For Flight
ability to make calculations. Others, such as antihistamines, blood pressure drugs, muscle relaxants, and agents to control diarrhea and motion sickness, have side effects that may impair the same critical functions. Any medication that depresses the nervous system, such…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 17-17
Chapter 17: Aeromedical Factors › Hydraulic Fluid › Drugs
reaction responses. There are several types of drugs that can cause a depressing effect on the body, including tranquilizers, motion sickness medication, some types of stomach medication, decongestants, and antihistamines. The most common depressant is alcohol. Impaired judgment and perception…