Human Factors in Flight

This work offers an assessment and analysis of the way in which human factors function in the flight situation, with regard to pilots and aircraft staff. The author was formerly the Human Factors Consultant to KLM.

List of contents

1 The Meaning of Human Factors 12 Human Error 3 Fatigue, Body Rhythms and Sleep 4 Fitness and Performance 5 Vision and Visual Illusions 6 Motivation and Leadership 7 Communication: Language and Speech 8 Attitudes and Persuasion 9 Training and Training Devices 10 Documentation 11 Displays and Controls 12 Space and Layout 13 The Aircraft Cabin and its Human Payload 14 Education and Application

Summary

This work offers an assessment and analysis of the way in which human factors function in the flight situation, with regard to pilots and aircraft staff. The author was formerly the Human Factors Consultant to KLM.

Product details

• Authors: Frank H. Hawkins, Hawkins Frank H.
• Assisted by: Harry W. Orlady (Editor), Orlady Harry W. (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2017
• EAN: 9781138401280
• ISBN: 978-1-138-40128-0
• No. of pages: 384
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Aviation and space engineering; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Aeronautics & Astronautics, Aerospace & aviation technology, Aerospace and aviation technology