In this educational yet entertaining text, Jeff Koonce draws on his 44 years of pilot experience and 31 years as a professor of psychology and human factors engineering in addressing the questions of how to apply sound human factors principles to the training of pilots and to one's personal flying. The author discusses principles of human factors, and how they can be utilized in pilot training and evaluation. With a conversational tone, he also relates anecdotes, jokes, and truisms collected during his time as a flight instructor. He takes a positive approach to the subject, focusing on safety and good practice rather than on accidents. While problem areas are acknowledged, and the book points out how certain problems may result in mishaps, the author avoids focusing on individual accidents. Human Factors in the Training of Pilots is a must for pilots wanting to make a systematic study of the human factors issues behind safe flying, and for instructors or serious students needing an authoritative text.

This book has two functions. The first is to provide a comprehensive and concise outline of the available human factors knowledge for the practicing pilot. The second function is to provide this knowledge in a way that follows very closely the syllabus of the UK Civil Aviation Authority�s (CAA) Human Performance and Limitations examinations for both professional and private pilots. Although the private pilot�s syllabus requires a narrower range of subjects to be studied, and in less detail, than the professional syllabus, this handbook covers both requirements, with syllabus variations being indicated in the contents page. The book is divided into four major sections containing material from psychology, physiology and medicine.

Whether you are a pilot that is experiencing the joy of flying for the first time or flying has been your passion for countless years, it is essential to understand aviation human factors. From the dangers a pilot faces when straying too high in an oxygen-deprived atmosphere, to the way the brain attempts to process the enormous amount of information obtained during a flight, this book explores the vast number of factors that can influence a pilot’s ability to fly an aircraft safely. This book follows closely the syllabi of Human Factors from a range of aviation authorities around the world, allowing the reader to obtain the required knowledge to pass exams in Human Factors. This book goes beyond these syllabi, with a particular focus on practical human factors, linking science with the real world. Each chapter contains a range of visual figures and mini case studies that will allow the reader to have a deeper understanding of what it takes for a pilot to operate at the best of their ability.

Practical Human Factors for Pilots bridges the divide between human factors research and one of the key industries that this research is meant to benefit—civil aviation. Human factors are now recognized as being at the core of aviation safety and the training syllabus that flight crew trainees have to follow reflects that. This book will help student pilots pass exams in human performance and limitations, successfully undergo multi-crew cooperation training and crew resource management (CRM) training, and prepare them for assessment in non-technical skills during operator and license proficiency checks in the simulator, and during line checks when operating flights. Each chapter begins with an explanation of the relevant science behind that particular subject, along with mini-case studies that demonstrate its relevance to commercial flight operations. Of particular focus are practical tools and techniques that students can learn in order to improve their performance as well as "training tips" for the instructor. Provides practical, evidence-based guidance on issues often at the root of aircraft accidents Uses international regulatory material Includes concepts and theories that have practical relevance to flight operations Covers relevant topics in a step-by-step manner, describing how they apply to flight operations Demonstrates how human decision-making has been implicated in air accidents and equips the reader with tools to mitigate these risks Gives instructors a reliable knowledge base on which to design and deliver effective training Summarizes the current state of human factors, training, and assessment

Whether you are a pilot that is experiencing the joy of flying for the first time or flying has been your passion for countless years, it is essential to understand aviation human factors . From the dangers a pilot faces when straying too high in an oxygen-deprived atmosphere to the way the brain attempts to process the enormous amount of information obtained during a flight, this book explores the vast number of factors that can influence a pilot's ability to fly an aircraft safely. This book follows closely the syllabi of Human Factors from a range of aviation authorities around the world, allowing the reading to obtain the required knowledge to pass exams in Human Factors. This book goes beyond these syllabi, with a particular focus on practical human factors, linking science with the real world. Each chapter contains a range of visual figures and mini case studies that will allow the reader to have a deeper understanding of what it takes for a pilot to operate at the best of their ability.

Since the 1950s, a number of specialized books dealing with human factors has been published, but very little in aviation. Human Factors in Aviation is the first comprehensive review of contemporary applications of human factors research to aviation. A "must" for aviation professionals, equipment and systems designers, pilots, and managers--with emphasis on definition and solution of specific problems. General areas of human cognition and perception, systems theory, and safety are approached through specific topics in aviation--behavioral analysis of pilot performance, cockpit automation, advancing display and control technology, and training methods.

A complete examination of issues and concepts relating to human factors in simulation, this book covers theory and application in space, ships, submarines, naval aviation, and commercial aviation. The authors examine issues of simulation and their effect on the validity and functionality of simulators as a training device. The chapters contain in d