Ground Training Lesson 20
1.0 Hour Ground
by Philip Greenspun and Kasim Te; revised August 2006
Developed for students at East Coast Aero Club which operated under FAR Part 141 from July 2008 through July 2010.
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Objective
The student will be introduced to physiological and psychological factors that can affect the comfort and safety of the pilot and his passengers.
Elements
- Physiological Considerations
- Fatigue
- Hypoxia
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Spatial disorientation
- Carbon monoxide
- Vision
- Middle ear
- Psychological Considerations
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Hazardous attitudes
- Anti-authority
- Impulsivity
- Macho
- Resignation
- Invulnerability
Completion Standards
This lesson will be complete, when by oral examination, the student displays an understanding of the material presented.
Instructor's Evaluation and Recommendations: