Human Factors Flashcards
What are the types of Hypoxia ?
1) Hypoxic - Pressure
2) Histotoxic - Foreign Substance in body
3) Hypemic - Sickness, Carbon Monoxide
4) Stagnant - G Forces
What are the symptoms of Hypoxia ?
Headache Blueish skin, fingernails, lips Confusion Shortness of Breath Fast heartbeat Coughing Wheezing
Corrective Actions for Hypoxia ?
Lower Altitude
Oxygen
Fresh Air / Air vents
What is Carbon Monoxide ?
Colorless, Odorless, Tasteless gas produced by engine.
How would you detect Carbon Monoxide ?
Sensors or Exhaust Smell.
What does Carbon Monoxide do once it enters your body ?
Does not allow oxygen molecules to bind to blood cells.
What are the Symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning ?
Acute Headache Blueish skin, fingernails, lips Confusion Shortness of Breath Fast heartbeat Coughing Wheezing
What is hyper-ventilation ?
Too much oxygen.
How to address hyper-ventilation ?
Have them talk. Get them to breath slower.
What is the somatogravic illusion ?
Rapid acceleration suggesting Nose up.
What is the runway width illusion ?
narrow runway suggest higher that actual.
What is atmospheric illusion ?
rain on windshield suggests greater height than actual.
Why is stress and Fatigue dangerous to pilots ?
Affects ADM.. (Decision Making)
