A remote pilot wakes with a fever and heavy head cold on the day of an operation. Applying IMSAFE, what is the best decision?

• A.Take a decongestant and fly, because the flight is outdoors
• B.Do not act as remote PIC while ill in a way that could impair performance
• C.Fly only the morning portion and reassess at midday

Why

Fever and congestion impair concentration, balance, and stamina, which is exactly what the illness check is meant to catch. Standing down protects the operation more than a weakened pilot pressing on.

Source: FAA-G-8082-22 Ch. 9 · ACS knowledge area: Physiological Factors · From the Emergency Procedures & Human Factors practice bank (HUM-058).

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