Human error is cited as a major cause in over 70% of accidents, and it is widely agreed that a better understanding of human capabilities and limitations - both physical and psychological - would help reduce human error and improve flight safety.
This book was first published when the UK Civil Aviation Authority introduced an examination in human performance and limitations for all private and professional pilot licences. Now the Joint Aviation Authorities of Europe have published a new syllabus as part of their Joint Aviation Requirements for Flight Crew Licensing.
The book has been completely revised and rewritten to take account of the new syllabus. The coverage of basic aviation psychology has been greatly expanded, and the section on aviation physiology now includes topics on the high altitude environment and on health maintenance. Throughout, the text avoids excessive jargon and technical language.
"There is no doubt that this book provides an excellent basic understanding of the human body, its limitations, the psychological processes and how they interact with the aviation environment. I am currently studying for my ATPL Ground Exams and I found this book to be an invaluable aid. It is equally useful for those studying for the PPL and for all pilots who would like to be reminded of their physiological and psychological limitations."
โGeneral Aviation, June 2002Content:
Chapter 1 Human Factors in Aviation (pages 3โ8):
Chapter 2 The Basics of Flight Physiology (pages 11โ38):
Chapter 3 Man and the Environment: The Sensory System (pages 39โ68):
Chapter 4 Health and Hygiene (pages 69โ98):
Chapter 5 Human Information Processing (pages 101โ115):
Chapter 6 Human Error and Reliability (pages 116โ124):
Chapter 7 Decision Making (pages 125โ131):
Chapter 8 Avoiding and Managing Errors: Cockpit Management (pages 132โ148):
Chapter 9 Personality (pages 149โ156):
Chapter 10 Human Overload and Underload (pages 157โ177):
Chapter 11 Advanced Cockpit Automation (pages 178โ185):