Human Performance
040The pilot as a component of the aircraft: how the body copes (or fails to) at altitude, how the senses deceive, and how attention, stress, fatigue and judgement shape every decision. Human error is in 70% of accidents, so this is where most safety is won. Built on a framework you can hang the facts on, sourced from the CAA syllabus and primary sources.
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Study guide
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Why human factors matter, and the SHELL model
◆ SHELL Model Explorer2
The body in flight: circulation and respiration
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Hypoxia and the time of useful consciousness
◆ Time of Useful Consciousness4
Hyperventilation, trapped gas and poisons
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Vision and visual illusions
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Hearing, balance and disorientation
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Am I fit to fly? Health, drugs and alcohol
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Stress, arousal and workload
◆ Arousal & Performance Curve9
Fatigue, sleep and body rhythms
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Information processing, memory and attention
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Judgement, decisions and hazardous attitudes
◆ Hazardous Attitudes Trainer12
Airmanship, situational awareness and TEM
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The flight deck: ergonomics and displays
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Common exam traps
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Quick reference card