Human Factor for Pilots

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Department of Air Transport

Synopsis:

Human factors in aviation, flight safety, competence of flying personnel, problem areas for pilots, situational awareness, sensory illusions, origins of errors and their prevention, personality predispositions, risky behaviour, interpersonal communication, cooperatin & coordination, toxic substances & drugs, ergonomics, automation.

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not defined

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Study Objective:

Apply the basic knowledge of flight physiology and psychology in the activities of pilots under all circumstances - selection, preparation, training, airplane operating, preservation of health and professional aptibility. Explain the inherent risks resulting from the biological nature of human beings and the ways for prevention.

Study materials:

Háčik, Ľ.: Lidská výkonnost a omezení. Akademické nakladatelství CERM, Brno 2002

JAA ATPL Theoretical Knowledge Manual 040 Human Performance & Limitations. Oxford Aviation Services Ltd 2001

Šulc, J.: Letecká fyziologie. Naše vojsko, Praha 1980

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Further information:

No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• PIL bak.prez.10/11 (compulsory course in the program)
• PIL bak.prez.11/12 (compulsory course)
• PIL bak.prez.12/13 (compulsory course)
• PIL bak.prez.13/14 (compulsory course)
• PIL bak.prez.14/15 (compulsory course)