What should NOT be a factor according to risk management in the P.A.V.E assessment?

In the context of the P.A.V.E assessment, which is a risk management tool used in aviation, identifying factors that influence safety and decision-making is crucial. Passenger comfort is not directly related to the fundamental safety and risk evaluation processes that pilots undergo.

The key aspects of the P.A.V.E assessment include evaluating Pilot factors (such as personal skills and current state), Aircraft factors (like performance and equipment), and Environmental factors (including external pressures and weather conditions). While ensuring passenger comfort is certainly important for a positive experience and can indirectly affect the pilot’s focus and performance, it does not constitute a core risk factor as required by the P.A.V.E framework.

The primary goal of the P.A.V.E assessment is to ensure safety and effective decision-making based on conditions that could potentially impact flight safety. Thus, focusing on passenger comfort doesn't align with the main risk-focused principles of the assessment.