Objective:

To help understand how flight effects the human body.

Elements:

1. Hypoxia
   • Hypoxic
   • Hypemic
   • Histotoxic
   • Stagnant
   • SMOKERS BEWARE
2. Hyperventilation
3. Middle Ear and Sinus
4. Spacial Disorientation and Illusions
5. Motion Sickness
6. Carbon Monoxide
7. Stress and Fatigue
8. Dehydration
9. Drugs and Alcohol
10. Effects of Scuba Diving
11. Night Effects on Vision

References:

• Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, chapter 15

Notes:

"The Leans"
"8 hours bottle to throttle" is not the whole deal. BA Level must be <0.04
Time of useful consciousness

I	llness	- Do I have any symptoms?
M	edication	- Have I taken any prescription or over-the-counter drugs?
S	tress	- Am I under psychological (job, finacial, health, or family) pressure?
A	lcohol	- Have I had a drink within the past 8 hours?
F	atigue	- Am I tired and not adequately rested?
E	ating	- Have I eaten lately?

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