As we know, ‘pilot error’ is the cause of many accidents. The precursor of Pilot Error is aviation medicine …. This was a result of the aircraft manufacturers having to replace numerous crashed planes by pilot wanna-be’s. In the early … Continue reading
Aviation Human Factors: The Pilot Ego Part 2
The Pilot Ego – what a unique breed. In my sessions, I present what Captains thought of their co-pilots and what co-pilots thought of their Captains. More research has brought to light other interesting facts: Psychologists have studied pilots and … Continue reading
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Mind Control … or Mind In Control?
Are you in control? Do you need to feel you are in control? Certain personality types do indeed need to be in control. There is a a clear human factors term for this … “Perceived Control”. According to Human Factors … Continue reading
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Resume Who's Navigation?
Communication is difficult enough without having to think through and explain absolutely everything we say. In certain professions, however, vague communications can be disastrous or even deadly. The solutions to many of our mistakes, or our friction, is quite simple … Continue reading
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