Basic Flight Physiology [Paperback]

Richard O. Reinhart (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1996

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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Product Details

• Paperback: 285 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional; 2 edition (February 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070522235
• ISBN-13: 978-0070522237
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #886,776 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Basic Flight Physiology, March 17, 2006

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R. L. Sherry "tangotimer" (Bend, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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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

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This review is from: Basic Flight Physiology (Paperback)

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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Scott Boucher (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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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.