SECTION 8: HUMAN FACTORS

AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY

1. 
   Hypoxia / Hyperventilation
2. 
   Gas Expansion Effects
3. Decompression (including SCUBA Diving)
4. 
   Vision / Visual Scanning Techniques
5. Hearing
6. 
   Orientation / Disorientation (including visual / vestibular Illusions)
7. 
   Positive and Negative / Reduced "G"
8. Sleep / Fatigue
9. 
   Anaesthetics / Blood Donations

THE PILOT AND THE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

1. Personal Health / Fitness
2. Diet / Nutrition
3. Medications (Prescribed / Over the counter)
4. 
   Substance Abuse (Alcohol / Drugs)
5. Pregnancy
6. Heat / Cold - Hyperthermia and Hypothermia
7. Effects of Smoking

AVIATION PSYCHOLOGY

1. The Decision-making Process
2. Factors that Influence Decision-making
3. Situational Awareness
4. Stress
5. Managing Risk
6. Attitudes
7. Workload - Attention and Information Processing

PILOT - EQUIPMENT / MATERIALS RELATIONSHIP

1. 
   Controls and displays - Errors in Interpretation and Control
2. Errors in the Interpretation and Use of Maps / Charts
3. Correct Use of Check-lists and Manuals

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS

1. Communication with – Ground Assistants, Maintenance Personnel and Air Traffic Services.
2. Communication Between Pilots / Passengers
3. Operating Pressures - Family Relationship / Peer Group / Organizational