
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.
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Fitness for Duty, Human Factors
Anxiety drove an A319 copilot from the cockpit during an approach to Glasgow; experts say his fear wasn’t unique.
by Linda Werfelman
Poor language skills play an often-unrecognized role in aircraft accidents.
by Elizabeth Matthews
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
The BEA cited nonstandard terminology, and radio transmissions in another language, as factors in a 2014 runway incursion.
by Linda Werfelman
Aviation Research, Human Factors
How a pilot speaks may help identify cases of fatigue and sleepiness, researchers say.
by Linda Werfelman
Aviation Research, Human Factors
Flight-related phobias have decreased markedly in recent years, a new survey shows.
by Linda Werfelman
EASA study finds flight time limits alone are not enough to prevent fatigue during nighttime duties.
by Linda Werfelman
Study: Although most Australian pilots say they’re well rested, others are on the ‘threshold’ of fatigue-related impairment.
by Linda Werfelman
Increasing automation has introduced new situational awareness challenges for pilots.
by Richard J. Ranaudo