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Posts Categorized: Human Factors

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Fitness for Duty, Human Factors

Fear of Flying

Anxiety drove an A319 copilot from the cockpit during an approach to Glasgow; experts say his fear wasn’t unique.

by Linda Werfelman

Human Factors

Overlooked

Poor language skills play an often-unrecognized role in aircraft accidents.

by Elizabeth Matthews

Human Factors

Electronic Intrusions

The NTSB says a 2017 helicopter crash is among recent examples of the hazards presented by personal electronic devices in the cockpit.

by Linda Werfelman

Runway Safety (Conflicts), Human Factors

Language Barrier

The BEA cited nonstandard terminology, and radio transmissions in another language, as factors in a 2014 runway incursion.

by Linda Werfelman

Fatigue, Human Factors

Play Time

Video games during breaks may ease controllers’ fatigue, report says.

by Linda Werfelman

Aviation Research, Human Factors

It’s Not What You Say …

How a pilot speaks may help identify cases of fatigue and sleepiness, researchers say.

by Linda Werfelman

Aviation Research, Human Factors

Flight Anxiety

Flight-related phobias have decreased markedly in recent years, a new survey shows.

by Linda Werfelman

Human Factors

Promoting Rest

EASA study finds flight time limits alone are not enough to prevent fatigue during nighttime duties.

by Linda Werfelman

Fatigue, Human Factors

Enough Rest for the Weary?

Study: Although most Australian pilots say they’re well rested, others are on the ‘threshold’ of fatigue-related impairment.

by Linda Werfelman

Human Factors

Startled

Increasing automation has introduced new situational awareness challenges for pilots.

by Richard J. Ranaudo

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