Airmanship Flashcards
3 main areas covered in Human Factors
Aviation Psychology, Physiology, Ergonomics
Define Human Factors
Is about people in their environment and their relationship with equipment, procedures, environment, and other people
HF contributes to … % of aircraft accidents in aviation
80%
Why HF training is important
To ensure the development of the right skills, knowledge, and behaviours
Define Crew Resource Management (CRM)
Application of HF in team management -> safe & efficient
Examples of Non-Technical Skills in HF
Crew coordination, communication, decision making, TEM, stress & workload management, Situational Awareness
What are the elements of Situational Awareness
System awareness, Environmental awareness, Anticipation
Characteristics of pilot with good airmanship
Good knowledge, fly well, good decision making, good communication, remain rational and cool at all times, good common sense, high standard in the air
4 types of personalities
Phlegmatic (not easily ruffled), Choleric (Hot tempered), Melancholic (Sad), Sanguine (Cheerful)
What is Physiology of Flight about?
How human body alters as its placed in the aviation environment
SHELL model
Software, Hardware, Environment, Liveware (pilot), Liveware (others)