Pilot Physiological Factors

The pilot is lazy and rushes to get done quickly. The pilot hurries to get done in order to rest. Fatigue may not be apparent to a pilot until serious errors are made (an impaired pilot is a dangerous pilot).

slowing the breathing rate, breathing into a paper bag, or talking aloud. increasing the breathing rate in order to increase lung ventilation. breathing spontaneously and deeply or gaining mental control of the situation.

Judgment and decision-making abilities can be adversely affected by even small amounts of alcohol. A small amount of alcohol increases vision acuity. Consuming an equal amount of water will increase the destruction of alcohol and alleviate a hangover.