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The Medical Problems of Flying: Including Reports Nos. I VII of the Air Medical Investigation Committee (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780331558418: The Medical Problems of Flying: Including Reports Nos. I VII of the Air Medical Investigation Committee (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0331558416 ISBN 13: 9780331558418
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Medical Problems of Flying surveys how pilots and air observers were assessed for fitness under demanding wartime conditions.

It explains the balance between physical health and temperament in selecting people for aviation service, and what doctors looked for during medical exams at high altitude and during fatigue.

Based on a comprehensive set of reports, the book outlines a practical framework for evaluating candidates. It describes the routine exam steps, from medical history to heart and lung checks, and tests that measure pulse, blood pressure, respiratory function, and mental endurance. It also discusses how mood, nerves, and willpower influence performance in the cockpit.

  • How oxygen use, fatigue, and high-altitude stress affected flying safety
  • The mix of physical and psychological factors considered in selection
  • Hands-on methods and tests used by examining physicians
  • Insights into different pilot types and how they handle testing and training

Ideal for readers interested in aviation medicine, military history, and the science behind performance under extreme conditions.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0331558416
ISBN 13 
9780331558418
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
281