Preflight Pass

Operations · Lesson 27 of 29

Physiology: fit to fly

How fatigue, stress, heat, dehydration, hyperventilation, medication and alcohol affect a remote pilot and crew, how 14 CFR 107.17 applies, and how to scan the sky by day and at night.
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Part of Part 107 Complete

This lesson is in the full course

  • Apply 14 CFR 107.17 and the alcohol and drug rules to yourself and your crew
  • Recognize fatigue, stress, dehydration, heatstroke and hyperventilation, and what to do about each
  • Explain how over-the-counter medicines can affect you and how long to wait after a new one
  • Scan the sky effectively by day and at night