Title:
Flying While Tired Distracted or Overconfident
Topic:
How Human Factors Quietly Derail Safety—And What Keeps Judgment Sharp
Speaker(s):
Robert Breaux, Ph.D., CFII
Brief Description:
FAA and NASA ASRS reports routinely cite human performance factors—including fatigue and distraction—as contributing causes in roughly 20% of general aviation incidents. Studies on pilot overconfidence show it correlates strongly with procedural shortcuts and missed risk cues. This session is built to confront cognitive biases that silently degrade flight safety, even on familiar routes.
In workshop format, the seminar will explore the subtle human factors that erode safety—even in familiar skies. Learn how fatigue, distraction, and cognitive bias sneak into pilot decision-making and how to spot & counter them early through examination of an actual NASA ASRS report.
Please download and review the "Additional Event Documents" at the bottom of this announcement.
Please visit the Orlando Executive Airport FAASTeam Library web site:
https://www.fsr-inc.org/FAAST/Seminar/Notice.aspx
Select Number:
SO15138606
Location of Seminar:
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL)
365 Rickenbacker Dr.
Orlando, FL 32802
Directions to Venue:
From Colonial Drive turn south on Rickenbacker Dr. Continue through the Fairgreen St intersection to the end of Rickenbacker Dr. and into the parking lot. Park in any available designated spot. Walk east to the Airport Administration Building.
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL)
365 Rickenbacker Dr.
Orlando, FL 32802
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Fly-in Seminar?:
Yes KORL
Seating:
95
seats at the facility,
85
remaining for online registration.
Registration Information:
Sponsoring Division:
Orlando FSDO FAASTeam
Additional Event Information & Acknowledgement of Industry Sponsor(s):
This session dives deep into the human factors that quietly undermine pilot judgment. We'll explore how fatigue and distraction interfere with situational awareness and how overconfidence can lead even experienced aviators into dangerous assumptions. Drawing on NASA ASRS reports and GA accident data—where nearly 1 in 5 cite human performance issues—we’ll introduce practical self-check strategies and discuss ways to stay mentally sharp during routine and stressful flights alike.
- Recognize subtle signs of fatigue and distraction
- Understand overconfidence biases in aviation
- Use self-check tools to assess fitness to fly
For additional and background information, please visit the Orlando Executive Airport FAASTeam Library web site: https://www.fsr-inc.org/FAAST/Seminar/Notice.aspx
Thanks to our speaker .
Thanks to Lindsey Merced at the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) for use of their Administrative Offices, to Senior FAASTeam Rep David Conrad for registration and handouts,to FAASTeam Rep and WINGSPro Eric Mason, M.D.,to FAASTeam Rep Steve Moore, to FAASTeam Rep and DRONEPro KC Sealock, to Obie Young, Florida Aviation Network, a FAASTeam Industry Member, and to John Tenney, FAASTeam Rep.
Equal Access Information:
The FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) is committed to providing equal access to this meeting/event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please communicate your request as soon as possible with the person in the “Contact Information” area of the meeting/event notice. Note that two weeks is usually required to arrange services.
Credit Applicability:
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 2
1 Credit for Basic Knowledge Topic 3
FAASTeam Project Information:
NPP14
National Project:
Topic of the Month
Additional Event Documents:
