Human performance and limitations

The major cause of accidents is Human error, and it is better to understanding the human capabilities and limitations in order to reduce the human error and improve flight safety.

CHAPTER

  • BASIC CONCEPTS
  • THE CIRCULATION SYSTEM, OXYGEN AND RESPIRATION
  • THE NERVOUS SYSTEM, EAR, HEARING AND BALANCE, EYE AND VISION
  • FLYING AND HEALTH
  • STRESS, INFORMATION PROCESSING, HUMAN ERROR & THE LEARNING PROCESS
  • BEHAVIOUR AND MOTIVATION
  • COGNITION IN AVIATION
  • SLEEP AND FATIGUE
  • INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, COMMUNICATION AND CO-OPERATION
  • MAN AND MACHINE, DECISION-MAKING AND RISK
  • HUMAN FACTORS INCIDENT REPORTING
  • CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT