I'M SAFE: Reviewing the Pilot's Preflight Inspection Checklist Prof. H. Paul Shuch, Ph.D., CFII LSRM-A/GL/WSC/PPC, iRMT Heavy Chief Flight Instructor, Director of Maintenance AvSport of Lock Haven FAA Safety Team Lead Representative Piper Memorial Airport, Lock Haven PA Presentation Copyright © 2017
A FAASTeam WINGS Award Safety Seminar Presentation Copyright © 2017
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OVERVIEW: None of us would dream of going flying without first performing a thorough preflight inspection of the aircraft. Why should checking the condition of the pilot be any different? In this FAA Safety Team WINGS seminar, I will share examples from decades of my own personal safety deviations. While reviewing a popular acronym, I will explain how it can help us to ensure that the PIC is just as airworthy as the machinery. Presentation Copyright © 2017
OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this Seminar, you will: Understand the importance of performing a preflight inspection Explain why this applies to the pilot just as it does to the aircraft Recite and decode the I’M SAFE acronym Analyze yourself critically on every point Be brutally honest with yourself Prepare to cancel the flight if you don’t measure up Break the accident chain at the earliest possible link Be able to say: I’M SAFE! Presentation Copyright © 2017
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I’M SAFE is an acronym I M S A F E Presentation Copyright © 2017
Idiotic Memorization Somehow Accounts For Everything Why do we use Acronyms? Idiotic Memorization Somehow Accounts For Everything Presentation Copyright © 2017
Incomplete Memory Seldom Accomodates Forgotten Events What’s wrong with them? Incomplete Memory Seldom Accomodates Forgotten Events Presentation Copyright © 2017
No, that’s not right! It’s all about: Illness Medication Stress Alcohol Fatigue Eating Presentation Copyright © 2017
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Your objective when performing a preflight inspection is to: Make sure the aircraft is safe Make sure the pilot is safe Both of the above Find and correct safety deviations Ground yourself Presentation Copyright © 2017
Your objective when performing a preflight inspection is to: Make sure the aircraft is safe Make sure the pilot is safe Both of the above Find and correct safety deviations Ground yourself Presentation Copyright © 2017
So, let’s talk first about: Illness M S A F E Presentation Copyright © 2017
No-Brainers: Fever Headache Dizziness Blurred vision Vomiting Diarrhea Presentation Copyright © 2017
How about the common cold? Presentation Copyright © 2017
Sinus Congestion Blocked Ears Vertigo Accident Presentation Copyright © 2017
I Medication S A F E Next, let’s talk about: Presentation Copyright © 2017
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You have a flight scheduled, but have a stuffy nose and headache You have a flight scheduled, but have a stuffy nose and headache. The best treatment is: Aspirin Nyquil A hot toddy A light meal Time Presentation Copyright © 2017
You have a flight scheduled, but have a stuffy nose and headache You have a flight scheduled, but have a stuffy nose and headache. The best treatment is: Aspirin Nyquil A hot toddy A light meal Time Presentation Copyright © 2017
Now, let’s think about: I M Stress A F E Presentation Copyright © 2017
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External pressure to fly has led to far too many accidents. Ask yourself: on a scale of 1 to 10, how important is it to make this flight? If the answer is 5 or above, don’t fly! Presentation Copyright © 2017
We must also think about: Alcohol F E Presentation Copyright © 2017
Three Rules: FAR 91.7(a)(1) 8 hours bottle to throttle FAR 91.7(a)(2) while under the influence FAR 91.7(a)(3) max blood alcohol 0.04% Presentation Copyright © 2017
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You and your spouse have been arguing before a trip. You should: Take a stiff drink Take a walk to cool off Cancel the trip Go for counseling Get a divorce Presentation Copyright © 2017
You and your spouse have been arguing before a trip. You should: Take a stiff drink Take a walk to cool off Cancel the trip Go for counseling Get a divorce Presentation Copyright © 2017
Don’t forget to consider: M S A Fatigue E Presentation Copyright © 2017
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How Fatigue relates to Sleep: How often you sleep How well you sleep How much you sleep Presentation Copyright © 2017
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The A, B, and C of Sleep Apnea Machines CPAP – Continuous Positive Airway Pressure APAP – Automatic Positive Airway Pressure BPAP – Bi-level Positive Airway Pressure Presentation Copyright © 2017
Finally, be sure to think about: M S A F Eating Presentation Copyright © 2017
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A lack of sleep can have the same influence on safety as illness medication stress alcohol eating Presentation Copyright © 2017
A lack of sleep can have the same influence on safety as illness medication stress alcohol eating Presentation Copyright © 2017
Putting it all together: Illness Medication Stress Alcohol Fatigue Eating Presentation Copyright © 2017
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Grounding yourself is a sign of strength, not weakness Presentation Copyright © 2017
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