ATSB - Research Report: Cannabis and its effects on pilot performance and flight safety, March 2004

ATSB - Research Report: Cannabis and its effects on pilot performance and flight safety, March 2004

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Author
ATSB
Category
Human Factors

Although only a limited number of studies have examined the effects of cannabis on pilot performance, the results overall have been consistent. Flying skills deteriorate, and the number of minor and major errors committed by the pilot increase, while at the same time the pilot is often unaware of any performance problems. Cannabis use in a pilot is therefore a significant flight safety hazard.

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