TP 12880
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- General
- Examinations
- Air Law
- Navigation
- Meteorology
AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY
| • | 1 | Hypoxia and hyperventilation |
| 2 | Gas expansion effects | |
| 3 | Decompression (including SCUBA diving) | |
| • | 4 | Visual scanning techniques |
| 5 | Hearing | |
| • | 6 | Orientation and disorientation (Including visual and vestibular illusions) |
| 7 | Positive and negative “G” | |
| 8 | Sleep and fatigue | |
| 9 | Anaesthetics | |
| 10 | Blood donations |
THE PILOT AND THE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
| 1 | Personal health and fitness | |
| 2 | Diet and nutrition | |
| • | 3 | Medications (prescribed and over-the-counter) |
| 4 | Substance abuse (alcohol and drugs) | |
| 5 | Pregnancy | |
| 6 | Heat and cold | |
| 7 | Noise and vibration | |
| 8 | Effects of smoking | |
| • | 9 | Toxic hazards (including carbon monoxide) |
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 and charts | |
| 3 | Correct use of check-lists and manuals |
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS
| 1 | Communications with maintenance personnel, air traffic services and passengers | |
| 2 | Operating pressures - family relationships and peer group |