Human Performance and Limitations in Aviation (eBook)

The late Ron Campbell, Executive Chairman of AOPA UK, was a member of the ECAC Working Group and JAA Flight Crew Licensing Committee responsible for the harmonization of pilot training and licensing in Europe. Pamela Campbell, who has also contributed to the book, is a former commercial pilot and flying instructor and is currently the International AOPA delegate on the JAA Flight Crew Licensing Committee. Michael Bagshaw is Head of Medical Services for British Airways. He is a current professional pilot, flying instructor and examiner, and a recognized authority on human factors in aviation. He was formerly Senior Medical Officer Pilot and specialist in aviation medicine at the RAF Institute of Aviation Medicine, Farnborough, UK.

Preface ix

Part 1: Human Factors: Basic Concepts 1

1 Human Factors in Aviation 3

Part 2: Basic Aviation Physiology and Health Maintenance 9

2 The Basics of Flight Physiology 11

3 Man and the Environment - The Sensory System 39

4 Health and Hygiene 69

Part 3: Basic Aviation Psychology 99

5 Human Information Processing 101

6 Human Error and Reliability 116

7 Decision making 125

8 Avoiding and Managing Errors: Cockpit Management 132

9 Personality 149

10 Human Overload and Underload 157

11 Advanced Cockpit Automation 178

In Conclusion 186

Bibliography 187

Index 188

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'...is not only essential reading for those taking examinations but
is an invaluable guide for all of us who fly, instruct in the air,
teach on the ground and examine.'

The Aerospace Professional

'The writing is concise, easy to follow, and enjoyable to
read.'

Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine

'a very useful reference book...worthwhile and recommended' -
Australian Air Pilot