IM SAFE

ILLNESS - Is the pilot suffering from any illness or symptom of an illness which might affect them in flight?
MEDICATION - Is the pilot currently taking any drugs (prescription or over-the-counter)?
STRESS - Is the pilot overly worried about other factors in their life? The psychological pressures of everyday living can be a powerful distraction and consequently affect a pilot's performance.
ALCOHOL - Although legal limits vary by jurisdiction (0.04 BAC, any consumption in the past 8 hours or current impairment in the USA), the pilot should consider their alcohol consumption within the last 8 to 24 hours.
FATIGUE - Has the pilot had sufficient sleep and adequate nutrition?
EMOTION - Has the pilot fully recovered from any extremely upsetting events such as the loss of a family member?

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