IMSAFE is an acronym used in aviation to help pilots assess their physical and mental fitness before a flight
IMSAFE is used as a “self-check” to ensure that you, the pilot, are as ready to fly as the aircraft is
Ultimately, the safety of a flight is only as good as its weakest link
S stands for STRESS in the IMSAFE for pilots method
Having a clear mind when flying is important
Alcohol’s effects are universally understood, and consuming alcohol within 8 hours of operating an aircraft is prohibited
This can be enforced with random breath testing
“Eight hours from bottle to throttle” is also a slippery slope
Checklist is designed specifically for the Pilot
It's not a checklist for the airplane or equipment or flying procedures
Instead, it is a reminder for the pilot to
