AIM Chapter 8 — Medical Facts

What is hypoxia and at what altitude does it typically begin to impair pilot performance noticeably?

At what altitude does 'tunnel vision' (peripheral vision grays out to only central vision) occur due to hypoxia?

What supplemental oxygen use is recommended and what does the regulation require?

What is hyperventilation and how are its symptoms treated?

Why is it important to distinguish between hypoxia and hyperventilation?

What is carbon monoxide poisoning and what should a pilot do if symptoms are detected?

What is 'the leans' and what causes it?

What is the 'graveyard spiral' illusion?

What is the 'somatogravic' illusion and when can it occur?

What runway width illusion affects approach path?

What is the IMSAFE personal preflight checklist?

What is the FAA's guidance on alcohol and flying?

What is 'empty-field myopia' and when does it occur?

How much time should a pilot spend looking outside the cockpit versus inside at instruments?

How long before and after scuba diving must you wait before flying to altitudes above 8,000 feet?