Chapter 6 | Human Performance

6.2 | I'M SAFE 

Flying and health are inextricably linked in aviation. A pilot must always be Fit to Fly. In order to determine whether a pilot is Fit to Fly, he must comply with the so-called I'M SAFE checklist. If the pilot can answer one or more items with 'YES', he is not allowed to perform the flight.

6.2.1 | ILLNESS / HEALTH 

6.2.2 | MEDICATION

Other medications for which advice on the use prior to or during a flight is desirable are:

  • Pain killers (aspirin, paracetamol)
  • Nasal sprays (Otrivin)
  • Cough suppressants (especially those with codeine)

6.2.3 | STRESS

    6.2.4 | ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

      6.2.5 | FATIGUE 

      6.2.6 | EATING (NUTRITION)

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