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This volume has been specially prepared to meet the requirements of professional pilots – whether they are flying single-pilot IFR or as a member of an RPT crew. The book covers, and in some areas leads, the CASA syllabus for CPL and ATPL examinations in Human Factors. Full colour and case bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHuman Being Pilot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book was designed to serve several purposes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto encompass the theoretical knowledge required for the pilot who is to study for commercial (CPL) or airline transport (ATPL) examinations on Human Factors;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto add to the knowledge of medical practitioners and specialists on the developments and discoveries about human behaviour in the stressful and demanding sphere of flight;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto harmonise internationally, so as to be relevant to all ICAO-compliant licences and associated human factor training programs;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto serve as the primary human factors reference for competency-based training at all levels of flight training, including not only airline crew resource management (CRM) and threat and error management (TEM) but all facets of aviation operations including general aviation and ab-initio flight training; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eand most importantly,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eto broaden general knowledge and to promote discussion and further reading into this vital and fascinating topic – across the aviation industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnowledge about our human machine is the most important information needed for the modern pilot, crew member, supervisor and ground staff to perform effectively the multi-functional tasks required by a modern aircraft, with its more complex systems, in our complex air and ground environment. 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This book was first published when the UK Civil Aviation Authority introduced an examination in human performance and limitations for all private and professional pilot licences. Now the Joint Aviation Authorities of Europe have published a new syllabus as part of their Joint Aviation Requirements for Flight Crew Licensing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book has been completely revised and rewritten to take account of the new syllabus. The coverage of basic aviation psychology has been greatly expanded, and the section on aviation physiology now includes topics on the high altitude environment and on health maintenance. 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