Human Factors in Aviation

Flashcards based on key concepts from Human Factors in Aviation, providing fill-in-the-blank questions for effective exam preparation.

Human Factors focuses on __________ and their interaction with equipment, procedures, and environments.

people

The twin objectives of Human Factors are __________ and __________.

safety; efficiency

Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) is the most common form of __________ accidents recorded.

human factor related

Factors that encourage a good safety culture include leadership, commitment, and __________.

good examples

Reason’s Swiss Cheese Model illustrates that accidents occur when the holes in each __________ align momentarily.

cheese slice

Latent threats in aviation may include poor equipment design and __________.

visual illusions

The three components of Threat and Error Management are Avoid, __________, and Mitigate.

Trap

Hypoxic hypoxia is a shortage of oxygen that can stem from __________.

sudden or gradual depressurization

The time available to a pilot to recognize hypoxia is known as Time of Useful __________.

Consciousness (TUC)

__________ results from nitrogen bubbling due to differences in air pressure.

Decompression sickness (DCS)

The Central Nervous System (CNS) consists mostly of the __________ and spinal cord.

brain

The Outer Ear directs sound from the pinna through the auditory canal into the __________.

ear drum

Long Sight (Hypermetropia) occurs when the eyeball is __________ than normal.

shorter

G-forces represent acceleration with reference to __________.

gravitational acceleration

Alcohol breakdown in the body occurs at a rate of 1 __________ per hour.

unit

The body's response to demands placed upon it is known as __________.

stress

The phases of sleep include Stage 1, Stage 2, and __________.

Stages 3 & 4

Jet lag occurs when the free-running body clock is __________ hours different than local time.

25

The Autocratic Cockpit, Laissez-faire Cockpit, and __________ Cockpit are types of cockpit management styles.

Synergistic

Effective communication in the cockpit requires that both the transmitter and receiver speak the __________.

same language

The SHEL model consists of Software, Hardware, Environment, and __________.

Liveware

__________ is the process of gathering information and evaluating options to make informed choices.

Decision Making

Sharing knowledge and best practices in aviation is referred to as __________.

Crew Resource Management (CRM)