Facing the Unexpected in Flight

Name: Facing the Unexpected in Flight
Brand: CRC Press

CRC Press

Facing the Unexpected in FlightHuman Limitations and Interaction with Technology in the Cockpit\nAuthor(s): Jean Pinet\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Inc, United States\nImprint: CRC Press Inc\nISBN-13: 9781498718714, 978-1498718714\nSynopsis\nAirline pilots often have to face sudden, unexpected situations that can become potentially dangerous. They are trained to deal with these situations, but sometimes the lack of time before the situation deteriorates and the associated stress can compromise their basic cognitive sequence and lead to a serious incident or even an accident. This book identifies common denominators in pilots reactions to dangerous, unexpected events and highlights behavior common to all in complex, stressful situations.\n\nFacing the Unexpected in Flight: Human Limitations and Interaction with Technology attempts to clarify the human characteristics at play in stressful situations, with the goal of providing a more solid basis for designing aero.