£62.10
Basic Flight Physiology 3E (PB)
The #1 Guide to Flight Physiology_Now Updated and Expanded with the Latest INSIGHTS for ENHANCING AIRCREW SAFE PERFORMANCE!
The Third Edition of Basic Flight Physiology has been completely updated and expanded with information on THAT WILL REDUCE PILOT IMPAIRMENT IN FLIGHT. This definitive guide to PHYSIOLOGICAL human factors in the flying environment provides a wealth of preventive measures pilots can take to anticipate and compensate for HUMAN FACTORS that cause 70% of all aviation accidents.
Packed with over 100 INFORMATIVE illustrations, this resource contains UNDERSTANDABLE coverage of THE MANY PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT AFFECT PILOT PERFORMANCE PLUS crew resource management, in-flight medical emergencies, health maintenance programs, and more. The Third Edition of Basic Flight Physiology features:
- Methods for dealing with vertigo and DISORIENTATION
- Critical information on tolerance to FATIGUE
- Techniques for handling self-imposed and environmental stresses
- Guidance on the effects of caffeine, alcohol, and OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS
Explore Every Aspect of “Medical Airworthiness”:
Human Factors Defined
Basic Human Anatomy
The Atmosphere
Situation Awareness
Altitude Physiology
Hearing and Vibration
Vision
Orientation
Self-Imposed Medical Stress
Environmental Stresses
Sleep, Jet Lag, and Fatigue
Acceleration
Crew Resource Management
Human Factors of Automation
In-Flight Medical Emergencies
Health Maintenance Program
Medical Standards, Regulation, and Certification
