OBJECTIVES:
During this lesson, the student will review the medical facts for pilots.

CONTENT:
Fitness for flight
Hypoxia
Hyperventilation in flight
Carbon monoxide poisoning in flight
Illusions in flight
Physiological aspects of flying
Judgement aspects of collision avoidance
Middle ear and sinus problems
Spatial disorientation
Motion sickness
The effects of alcohol, drugs, stress and fatigue
Night operations
High altitude operations
Aeronautical decision making and judgement

COMPLETION STANDARDS:
This lesson will be complete when, by oral examination, the student displays an understanding of the material presented.