Aeromedical
All flight crewmembers should have a basic understanding of flight physiology and its impact on aviation operations. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has identified Human Factors as a cause in approximately 80% of all aviation accidents. Understanding the psychological and physiological factors in the aviation environment can greatly reduce the number of aviation incidents resulting from human factors.
All aviators should be familiar with environmental and situational factors that can impact the human body. Some of these factors include the atmosphere, gas laws, carbon monoxide, physiology of the ear, vision, orientation, stress, and fatigue. Ensuring that you are familiar with these areas will not only provide a safer flying environment but also better prepare you for your upcoming flight physical.
Aeromedical Tutorials
Below, you will find a series of short tutorials on human physiology and aeromedical factors. Select the tutorial of your choice from the dropdown box below. The selected tutorial will appear in a new window. Please be patient while waiting for the tutorial to appear. The amount of time for the tutorial to open depends upon your internet connection speed.