10-question diagnostic

A routine job starts to create pressure on the pilot’s attention and judgement. A pilot is taking antihistamine tablets for hay fever. The leaflet states: "may cause drowsiness". What should the pilot do?

• AFlying is permitted — over-the-counter drugs are not an IMSAFE category.
• BFlying is permitted, but only in the nearest open field without people.
• CFlying is permitted if there are no drowsiness symptoms at the time of starting to fly.
• DPostpone the flight until the medication's effect has worn off, or consult a doctor for an aviation-safe alternative.