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Practical Human Factors for Pilots
1st Edition - December 30, 2014
Author: Capt. David Moriarty
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:9780124202443
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eBook ISBN:9780128007860
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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 fac…Read more
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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
Pilot and flight crew instructors in military, government, and commercial settings; Graduate students in human factors and aviation psychology courses; academic researchers in human factors area.
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Author biography
Preface
What this book is not
How to use this book
A few other things to note
References
1. Introduction to human factors
1.1 The start of modern human factors
1.2 What is human factors?
1.3 A picture of human factors in aviation
1.4 Human factors and non-technical skills
Chapter key points
References
2. Information processing
Introduction
2.1 Introduction to brain structure and function
2.2 Overview of information processing
2.3 Sensation
2.4 Attention
2.5 Perception
2.6 Decision making
2.7 Response
2.8 Fear-potentiated startle and freezing
2.9 A note about the models used in this chapter
Chapter key points
Recommended reading
References
3. Error management and standard operating procedures for pilots
Introduction
3.1 Performance levels
3.2 Errors and violations at different performance levels
3.3 Detection of errors
3.4 The Swiss Cheese Model
3.5 Threat and Error Management 2
3.6 TEM2 and unstabilized approaches
Chapter key points
Recommended reading
References
4. Error management and standard operating procedures for organizations
Introduction
4.1 Beyond human error
4.2 Systems thinking
4.3 Resilience engineering
4.4 Safety culture
4.5 Principles of managing organizational resilience
Chapter key points
Recommended reading
References
5. Personality, leadership and teamwork
Introduction
5.1 Personality
5.2 Leadership and command
5.3 Flight deck gradient
5.4 Cooperation and conflict solving
Chapter key points
References
6. Communication
Introduction
6.1 The Sender–Message–Channel–Receiver model of communication
6.2 Communication between pilots
6.3 Establishing a positive team atmosphere
6.4 Communication strategies for effective briefings
6.5 Communication strategies for assertiveness
Chapter key points
References
7. Fatigue risk management
Introduction
7.1 Introduction to sleep
7.2 Fatigue
7.3 Role of sleep in managing fatigue
7.4 Fatigue risk management strategies
Chapter key points
Recommended reading
References
8. Stress management and alcohol
Introduction
8.1 Chronic stress
8.2 Alcohol
Chapter key points
Recommended reading
References
9. Automation management
Introduction
9.1 Systems of aircraft automation
9.2 Flight control laws
9.3 Levels of automation and their uses
9.4 Flight mode annunciators
9.5 Automation, perception and Newton’s laws of motion
9.6 The ironies of automation
9.7 Skill fade and automation dependency
9.8 Automation complacency
9.9 Automation bias
9.10 Automation surprises
Chapter key points
References
Conclusion
Index
No. of pages: 304
Language: English
Edition: 1
Published: December 30, 2014
Imprint: Academic Press
Paperback ISBN: 9780124202443
eBook ISBN: 9780128007860
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Capt. David Moriarty
David Moriarty is founder of Zeroharms Solutions, a company that specializes in the science of safety. Dr. Moriarty was a medical doctor prior to becoming an airline captain and Crew Resource Management Instructor. As well as a medical degree, he also holds degrees in Neuroscience (BSc) and Human Factors (MSc), is a Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and the Resilience Engineering Association and also has extensive instructional experience
Affiliations and expertise
Zeroharm Solutions, London, UK
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