Medical Summary— “The Bottom Line” Before even approaching the PPC, you must take a  moment to reflect upon your current medical, physi - cal, and psychological condition. It is in this reflective  moment that you should begin to evaluate your ability  to safely conduct the flight. Once satisfied with your  self-evaluation, the preflight inspection can then con - tinue. Using the “I’M SAFE” checklist is a smart way  to start your preflight before getting to the powered  parachute. Prior to flight, assess your fitness as well  as the aircraft’s airworthiness. [Figure 1-5] Figure 1-5. Prior to flight you should assess your fitness,  just as you evaluate the aircraft’s airworthiness.  1-9