IMSAFE is a mnemonic that can be used to assess a pilots physical and mental state to determine if it is safe to fly. Each letter is a reminder for a mental or physical condition to check. I – do I have an illness, M – I am under the effects of any medications above and beyond medications that have been reviewed and OK’d by your AME, S- Are there any stress factors, A- Am I under the influence of alcohol – this assessment is intended to be above and beyond the FAR regulations of 8 hours and 0.04%. F - Am I fatigued? Did I get the proper amount of rest or sleep. E – Am I under any emotional stresses that may impair my ability to fly safe
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IMSAFE is a mnemonic that can be used to assess a pilots physical and mental state to determine if it is safe to fly. Each letter is a reminder for a mental or physical condition to check.
ReplyDeleteI – do I have an illness,
M – I am under the effects of any medications above and beyond medications that have been reviewed and OK’d by your AME,
S- Are there any stress factors,
A- Am I under the influence of alcohol – this assessment is intended to be above and beyond the FAR regulations of 8 hours and 0.04%.
F - Am I fatigued? Did I get the proper amount of rest or sleep.
E – Am I under any emotional stresses that may impair my ability to fly safe