Human Factors for Student Pilots
Understanding the human side of aviation is essential for safe flying. Pilots must recognize how physical limitations, sensory illusions, fatigue, stress and decision-making can affect their performance. Explore the physiological and psychological factors that influence flight safety, learn why the body can provide misleading information, and understand how human errors can develop even when an airplane is functioning normally.
The Human Body in Flight
Understand how oxygen supply, hypoxia and other physiological limitations can affect a pilot’s concentration, judgment and ability to fly safely.
Spatial Disorientation & Illusions
Discover how the inner ear and visual system can mislead pilots. Explore vestibular illusions, false sensations of movement and dangerous errors in aircraft attitude perception.
Fatigue, Stress & Decision-Making
Learn how fatigue, stress, medications and workload affect attention, situational awareness and aeronautical decision-making.
