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Basic Flight Physiology [Paperback]

Richard O. Reinhart (Author)

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This readable, updated textbook by a flight surgeon comprehensively covers the factors that affect ``medical airworthiness.'' Includes practical chapters on dealing with in-flight medical emergencies and on maintaining flight fitness with diet and exercise.

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How your mind and body can be impaired in flight to undermine safety--now updated with the latest research and case studies An understanding of flight physiology is crucial to aviation safety. Although strides have been made in understanding the human factor, 70% of flight accidents remain linked to pilot error. Now updated and expanded, this definitive text on the mind and body in the flying environment will benefit everyone who flies, particulary civilian pilots. You'll get eye-opening, potentially accident-preventing information on how to anticipate and compensate for the physiological effects unique to flying that can erode performance. Thoroughly revised to reflect the latest research and data, this essential text includes new chapters on the effects of automation on crew resource management (CRM), emphasizing the crucial importance of situational awareness. Other topics include: Fatigue; Dehydration; Extreme temperatures; Vibration and hearing; Spatial disorientation; Hypoxia; Stress; Vertigo and motion sickness; Visual illusions and misperceptions; Tolerance to G forces; Jet lag; Health maintenance. . .the effects of over-the-counter medications, caffeine, alcohol and drugs, and more.
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Amazon.com: 4.6 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews)

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Basic Flight Physiology, Mar 17 2006
By R. L. Sherry "tangotimer" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Basic Flight Physiology (Paperback)
Highly informative. A must read for any aviator at any level of experience. The author breaks down the somewhat confusing dialogue of such topics as hypoxia and hearing and vision factors into a simplified and informative approach.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Very good and informative, May 9 2009
By Luiz C. Laba "brazeagle" - Published on Amazon.com
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Yes, recommended!
Lots of information you will not regret knowing, specially if you want to become a pilot, you will be ahead of the game, you will understand how much physiology affect your flight...
Great reading

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, woth the money., July 8 2008
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This review is from: Basic Flight Physiology (Paperback)
Basic primer for aviation physiology. Great general reference for human physical issues and conditions related to aviation. I felt better about several issues and more informed about others after reading this book. Great perspective.
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