HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS IN AVIATION

Campbell, R.D. & Bagshaw, M.

ISBN 10: 0632049863 / ISBN 13: 9780632049868

Published by Blackwell Science, 1999

About this Item

2nd 1999. Nearly fine condition. Human error continues to be cited as the major cause of over 70% of aviation accidents. 2nd edition. Pictorial card wraps. Spine is slightly faded. Packaged with care and promptly dispatched!

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: HUMAN PERFORMANCE AND LIMITATIONS IN AVIATION
• Publisher: Blackwell Science
• Publication Date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 0632049863
• ISBN 13: 9780632049868
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

Human error is cited as a major cause in over 70% of accidents, and it is widely agreed that a better understanding of human capabilities and limitations – both physical and psychological – would help reduce human error and improve flight safety.This book was first published when the UK Civil Aviation Authority introduced an examination in human performance and limitations for all private and professional pilot licences. Now the Joint Aviation Authorities of Europe have published a new syllabus as part of their Joint Aviation Requirements for Flight Crew Licensing.The book has been completely revised and rewritten to take account of the new syllabus. The coverage of basic aviation psychology has been greatly expanded, and the section on aviation physiology now includes topics on the high altitude environment and on health maintenance. Throughout, the text avoids excessive jargon and technical language.

From the Back Cover

Human factors are cited as a major cause in over 70% of accidents, and it is widely agreed that a better understanding of human capabilities and limitations - both physical and psychological - would help reduce human error and improve flight safety.

Many private and commercial pilot licence examinations worldwide now include the subject of human performance and limitations. This book, written by two pilots, one of whom is also an aviation medical practitioner, provides a readable introduction to the basic concepts of human factors in aviation. It features an important section on basic aviation psychology, as well as topics on physiology and high altitude environment and health maintenance.

The Third Edition has now been expanded to include more detail on the physiology of hypoxia, as well as deeper coverage of principles of aviation psychology.