Basic Flight Physiology

Name: Basic Flight Physiology
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ISBN: 9780071494885

ISBN-10: 007149488X

ISBN-13: 9780071494885

Edition: 3rd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Richard O. Reinhart

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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,…

Book details

List price: $76.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Publication date: 11/12/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 336
Size: 7.40" wide x 9.30" long x 0.98" tall
Weight: 1.914
Language: English



Foreword


Foreword from first edition


Introduction



Human Factors Defined



Basic Human Anatomy



The Atmosphere



Situation Awareness



Altitude Physiology



Hearing and Vibration



Vision



Orientation



Self-Imposed Medical Stresses



Environmental Stresses



Sleep, Jet Lag, and Fatigue



Acceleration



Crew Resource Management (CRM)



Human Factors of Automation



In-Flight Medical Emergencies



Health Maintenance Program



Medical Standards, Regulation, and Certification


Glossary


Recommended resources for aerospace medicine and flight physiology


Index