Motion Sickness
Motion sickness, or airsickness, is caused by the brain receiving conflicting messages about the state of the body.
Motion Sickness Introduction
- Motion sickness, or airsickness, is caused by the brain receiving conflicting messages about the state of the body
Motion Sickness
- Motion sickness, or airsickness, is caused by the brain receiving conflicting messages about the state of the body. A 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 include general discomfort, nausea, dizziness, paleness, sweating, and vomiting
- It is important to remember that experiencing airsickness is no 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 in the aircraft or start with shorter flights and graduate to longer instruction periods. If symptoms of motion sickness are experienced during a lesson, opening fresh air vents, focusing on objects outside the airplane, and avoiding unnecessary head movements may help alleviate some of the discomfort. Although medications like Dramamine can prevent airsickness in passengers, they are not recommended while flying since they can cause drowsiness and other problems
Private Pilot (Airplane) Human Factors Airman Certification Standards
- Objective: To determine whether the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with personal health, flight physiology, and aeromedical and human factors related to safety of flight
- References: AIM; FAA-H-8083-2 (Risk Management Handbook), FAA-H-8083-3 (Airplane Flying Handbook), FAA-H-8083-25 (Pilot Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge)
- Private Pilot (Airplane) Human Factors Lesson Plan
Private Pilot (Airplane) Human Factors Knowledge:
The applicant demonstrates an understanding of:-
PA.I.H.K1:
Symptoms, recognition, causes, effects, and corrective actions associated with aeromedical and physiological issues, including:-
PA.I.H.K1a:
Hypoxia. -
PA.I.H.K1b:
Hyperventilation. -
PA.I.H.K1c:
Middle ear and sinus problems. -
PA.I.H.K1d:
Spatial Disorientation. -
PA.I.H.K1e:
Motion sickness. -
PA.I.H.K1f:
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. -
PA.I.H.K1g:
Stress. -
PA.I.H.K1h:
Fatigue. -
PA.I.H.K1i:
Dehydration and nutrition. -
PA.I.H.K1j:
Hypothermia. -
PA.I.H.K1k:
Optical Illusions. -
PA.I.H.K1l:
Dissolved nitrogen in the bloodstream after scuba dives.
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PA.I.H.K2:
Regulations regarding the use of alcohol and drugs. -
PA.I.H.K3:
Effects of alcohol, drugs, and over-the-counter medications. -
PA.I.H.K4:
Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) to include using Crew Resource Management (CRM) or Single-Pilot Resource Management (SRM), as appropriate.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Human Factors Risk Management:
The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks encompassing:-
PA.I.H.R1:
Aeromedical and physiological issues. -
PA.I.H.R2:
Hazardous attitudes. -
PA.I.H.R3:
Distractions, task prioritization, loss of situational awareness, or disorientation. -
PA.I.H.R4:
Confirmation and expectation bias.
Private Pilot (Airplane) Human Factors Skills:
The applicant exhibits the skills to:-
PA.I.H.S1:
Associate the symptoms and effects for at least three of the conditions listed in K1a through K1l above with the cause(s) and corrective action(s). -
PA.I.H.S2:
Perform self-assessment, including fitness for flight and personal minimums, for actual flight or a scenario given by the evaluator.
Motion Sickness Conclusion
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