AVIATION PHYSIOLOGY TRAINING FOR PRESSURIZED AIRCRAFT AIRCREW

Introduction

This is a concise Refresher course for operational civil aviation pilots on key aspects of Aviation Physiology.

Objectives

At the end of this course, the participant is expected to acquire:

1. An understanding of key aspects of Altitude Physiology and how pressure variations affect their health;
2. A working knowledge of Orientation Physiology including a discourse on Visual and Vestibular Illusions;
3. Simulation experience in Pressure Changes, Rapid Decompression, Hypoxia, Night Vision, Visual Illusions and Vestibular Illusions.

Duration

The duration of the course is 1 day.

Course Content

1. Altitude Physiology: Trapped Gas, Hypoxia, Hyperventilation, Decompression Sickness, Oxygen Systems;
2. Simulation of Rapid Decompression and Hypoxia in the Altitude Chamber;
3. Physiology of Vision and Vestibular System and associated Illusions;
4. Night Vision Trainer and Spatial Disorientation Trainer

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