ly, it is not a single decision or indecision that leads  to an accident, but most likely it is a chain of error-  related factors. This inadequate action and poor judg- ment path is referred to as the human “error chain.”  You only need to be aware of a situation and break  one link in this error chain to improve the outcome  of a sequence of events and return to safe and secure  flight. third-class medical, then you may operate any PPC  LSA in that category and class, and do not need to  hold any of the endorsements required by Sport Pi- lots, nor do you need to comply with the limitations  of a Sport Pilot certificate. Note: If you hold at least a Private pilot certificate, but  not a medical certificate, you may operate as a Sport  Pilot and must comply with 14 CFR part 61 subpart J. A Sport Pilot instructor can instruct, endorse logbooks  for privileges, and give proficiency check flights in a  LSA. To be eligible for a Sport Pilot instructor cer- tificate, you must be at least 18 years of age and hold  at least a current and valid Sport Pilot certificate with  category and class ratings or endorsements appropri- ate to the flight instructor privileges sought. You must  also pass the Sport Pilot instructor and fundamentals  of instructing knowledge exams and meet the experi- ence and knowledge requirements outlined in 14 CFR  part 61. A good instructor will immediately begin teaching  ADM when the student has the ability to confidently control the powered parachute during the most basic  maneuvers. During a proficiency or practical test, the  instructor or examiner will be evaluating the appli- cant’s ability to use satisfactory ADM practices as  the pilot determines risks and coordinates safe pro- cedures. Pilots must make effective use of single-pilot resource  management (SRM): human resources (pilot, passen- ger, maintenance personnel, and the weather briefer,  as applicable), hardware (equipment), and informa- tion. It is similar to crew resource management (CRM)  procedures that are being emphasized in multi-crew- member operations except only one crewmember (the  pilot) is involved. Resource management is one way  of optimizing the risk elements (the pilot, the aircraft,  the environment, and the type of flight operation).  This ability to manage the resources available to you  is as critical to the successful outcome of the flight as  your skills and procedures as a pilot. Your current attitude or mindset is something you, as  PIC, must constantly be alert to in order to maintain  your safety and that of the aircraft, your passenger and  the general public on the ground. To accomplish sound  aeronautical decision making ( ADM), you must first  be aware of your limitations and well-being (physical  and psychological health), even before beginning the  first preflight routine. While technology is constantly  improving equipment and strengthening materials,  safe flight comes down to the decisions made by the  human pilot prior to and during flight. Resource Management Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM) Light-sport aircraft are flown by a single pilot. None - theless, there are numerous resources available to that  pilot. For instance, even though the passenger is not  a pilot, he or she can be asked to assist with scanning  the skies and a possible landing location during an  emergency. Your knowledge, skills, and consistent use  of a checklist are also valuable resources. External re- sources for the powered parachute pilot include those  that can assist with Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs)  and weather information. These resources can include  Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS), Au- tomated Surface Observing System (ASOS), Hazard- ous Inflight Weather Advisory Service (HIWAS), and  Flight Service Stations (FSS) 800-WX-BRIEF. The well-being of the pilot is the starting point for  the decision making processes that will occur while  in control of the aircraft. Just as physical fatigue and  illness will directly affect your judgment, so too will  your attitude management, stress management, risk  management, personality tendencies, and situational  awareness. Hence, it is the awareness of your human  factors and the knowledge of the related corrective  action that will not only improve the safety of operat- ing a powered parachute, but will also enhance the joy  of flying. See Chapter 16 of the  Pilot’s Handbook of  Aeronautical Knowledge (FAA-H-8083-25) to learn  the decision-making process, risk management tech- niques, and hazardous attitude antidotes you should  use in all your flight operations. The phrase “pilot error” points to the human factors  which have caused an incident or accident, including  the pilot’s failure to take appropriate action. Typical- 1-4