Basic Flight Physiology

Basic Flight Physiology

<p><b>The #1 Guide to Flight Physiology_Now Updated and Expanded with the Latest INSIGHTS for ENHANCING AIRCREW SAFE PERFORMANCE!</p></b> <p>The Third Edition of <i>Basic Flight Physiology</i> 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. <p> 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 <i>Basic Flight Physiology</i> features:<ul> <li>Methods for dealing with vertigo and DISORIENTATION <li>Critical information on tolerance to FATIGUE <li>Techniques for handling self-imposed and environmental stresses <li>Guidance on the effects of caffeine, alcohol, and OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS</ul> <p><b>Explore Every Aspect of “Medical Airworthiness”:</p></b> • 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