The #1 Guide to Flight Physiology_Now Updated and Expanded with the Latest INSIGHTS for ENHANCING AIRCREW SAFE PERFORMANCE! The Third Edition of Basic Flight Physiology has been completely updated and expanded with information on THAT WILL REDUCE PILOT IMPAIRMENT IN FLIGHT. This definitive guide to PHYSIOLOGICAL human factors in the flying environment provides a wealth of preventive measures pilots can take to anticipate and compensate for HUMAN FACTORS that cause 70% of all aviation accidents. Packed with over 100 INFORMATIVE illustrations, this resource contains UNDERSTANDABLE coverage of THE MANY PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS THAT AFFECT PILOT PERFORMANCE PLUS crew resource management, in-flight medical emergencies, health maintenance programs, and more. The Third Edition of Basic Flight Physiology features: Methods for dealing with vertigo and DISORIENTATION Critical information on tolerance to FATIGUE Techniques for handling self-imposed and environmental stresses Guidance on the effects of caffeine, alcohol, and OVER-THE-COUNTER DRUGS Explore Every Aspect of "Medical Airworthiness": bull; Human Factors Defined bull; Basic Human Anatomy bull; The Atmosphere bull; Situation Awareness bull; Altitude Physiology bull; Hearing and Vibration bull; Vision bull; Orientation bull; Self-Imposed Medical Stress bull; Environmental Stresses bull; Sleep, Jet Lag, and Fatigue bull; Acceleration bull; Crew Resource Management bull; Human Factors of Automation bull; In-Flight Medical Emergencies bull; Health Maintenance Program bull; Medical Standards, Regulation, and Certification