KNOWLEDGE BASE
Assessing Fitness for Duty W r i t t e n B y: S e r g i o S o v e r o
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rom the early stages of flight training, instructors teach students about the importance of assessing fitness for flight. The operation of an aircraft is a demanding task that requires the pilot in command to maintain the highest possible levels of situational awareness. Any external factors capable of impairing situational awareness must be promptly recognized, mitigated, and addressed in order to guarantee a successful outcome. May 2022 | 49