AV 112B - Human Factors and Safety

Credits: 3

Description
This course will study the effects of human factors on pilot performance and safety including education and training, the aviation environment and pilot mental and physical condition.

Student Learning Outcomes

Describe the physiology of vision and visual illusions.
Describe the physiology of the ear and relate this to the vestibular sense.
Explain the effects of fatigue.
Discuss respiration and the effects of oxygen deprivation.
Identify the effect of medications, drugs and alcohol that could impair performance.
Describe and compare examples of good and bad cockpit design.
Describe and demonstrate efficient cockpit management.

Prerequisite: None