Human Factors in Air Transportation (1953) By Ross A. McFarland
 
The scope of the book is such that it covers matters of direct interest to the executive staff of both civilian and military transport operations, as well as areas of concern to safety engineers, personnel managers, operations personnel, insurance experts, medical departments, and flight and ground personnel. In its broader applications, much of the information will be of value to the management of industrial concerns not engaged in air transportation. It should also prove of definite worth to governmental and international regulatory agencies in connection with the establishment of regulations and recommended practices and standards. A part of the book dealing with the selection and training of flight personnel provides comprehensive coverage of psychological factors in the selection of airmen, and the role of the physical examination in initially selecting flight crews, as well as the increasing importance of proper indoctrination and training of flight crews. (Part II.) The maintenance of health and efficiency of flight personnel is stressed, and much valuable material in regard to the advantages of periodic health examinations for airmen is included in this section. Chapter Six, which covers the maintenance of physical and psychological fitness in aircrews, contains information in regard to the effects of alcohol and tobacco on a pilot's physiological attitude and critical judgment. A rather complete analysis of some of the more important variables affecting physical and psychological fitness in air crews is contained in this chapter. (Part III.)The importance of controlling operational fatigue is pointed out and specific suggestions are made as to how they may influence the safe and efficient use of equipment. Those agencies responsible for developing regulations in connection with flight time limitations will find this chapter of particular interest, as will the Air Line Pilots Association and airline management. The military services may also find this of value
 
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830 Pages
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