Chapter 4 | Human factors

4.2 | I'M SAFE

In aviation, flying and health are inseparable. Within aviation, a pilot must always be โ€˜Fit to Flyโ€™. One tool for determining whether a pilot is Fit to Fly is the so-called I'M SAFE checklist.

This checklist is based on six points. Below is a list of these six points with a brief explanation applicable to pilots of drones lighter than 250 grams.

1. Illness

2. Medication

3. Stress

4. Alcohol/Drugs

5. Fatigue

6. Eating

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