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Study and Reference Guide for Written Examinations for the - Airline Transport Pilot Licence - Aeroplane
SECTION 9: HUMAN FACTORS
Please note: Sections that are highlighted in Yellow indicate new topic areas.
AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY |
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| 1 | Hypoxia/Hyperventilation | |
| 2 | Gas Expansion Effects | |
| 3 | Decompression (Including SCUBA Diving) | |
| 4 | Vision/Visual Scanning Techniques | |
| 5 | Hearing | |
| 6 | Orientation/Disorientation (Including Visual and Vestibular Illusions) | |
| 7 | Positive and Negative “G” | |
| 8 | Circadian Rhythms/Jet Lag | |
| 9 | Sleep/Fatigue | |
THE PILOT AND THE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT |
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| 1 | Personal Health Exercise / Fitness | |
| 2 | Obesity/Diet/Nutrition | |
| 3 | Medications (Prescribed and Over-the-Counter) | |
| 4 | Substance Abuse (Alcohol and Drugs) | |
| 5 | Pregnancy | |
| 6 | Heat/Cold | |
| 7 | Noise/Vibration | |
| 8 | Effects of smoking | |
| 9 | Toxic Hazards (Including Carbon Monoxide) | |
AVIATION PSYCHOLOGY |
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| 1 | The Decision-Making Process | |
| 2 | Factors That Influence Decision-Making | |
| 3 | Situational Awareness | |
| 4 | Stress | |
| 5 | Managing Risk | |
| 6 | Attitudes | |
| 7 | Workload (Attention and Information Processing) | |
PILOT – EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS RELATIONSHIP |
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| 1 | Controls and Displays – Errors in Interpretation and Control – Information Selection: e.g. “glass” cockpits |
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| 2 | Alerting and Warning Systems – Appropriate Selection and Set Up – False Indications – Distractions and Responses |
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| 3 | Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) | |
| 4 | Correct Use of Charts, Checklists and Manuals | |
| 5 | Cockpit Visibility and Eye Reference Position/Seat Position | |
| 6 | Automation and Complacency | |
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONS |
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| 1 | Communications with Flight and Cabin Crew/Passengers/ Company Management/Flight Operations/Maintenance Personnel/Air Traffic Services | |
| 2 | Crew Problem Solving and Decision Making | |
| 3 | Crew Management / Small Group Dynamics | |
| 4 | Operating Pressures Family/ Peer Group/Employer | |
CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (CRM) |
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CONTROLLED FLIGHT INTO TERRAIN (CFIT) |
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