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Creators:
Turner, J. W. ; Huntley, M. Stephen, Jr.
Turner, J. W. ; Huntley, M. Stephen, Jr. Less -
Corporate Creators:
John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (U.S.)
Subject/TRT Terms:
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Air Pilots Aviation Medicine Civil Aviation Civilian Crash Reports High-altitude Training Hypoxia Decompression Interviewing Oxygen Physiology Specialized Training Surveys
Publication/ Report Number:
DOT/FAA/AM-91/13
Resource Type:
Tech Report
Edition:
Final Report January 1, 1991-March 31, 1991
Corporate Publisher:
United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration
Abstract:
A survey was conducted to determine if training in high-altitude physiology should

be required for civilian pilots; what the current status of such training was; and,

if required, what should be included in an ideal curriculum. The survey included

a review of ASRS and NTSB accidents/incidents where high altitude was a contributing

factor, current FARs, the Airman's Information Manual, and military training

courses. In addition, representatives of pilot and flight attendant unions,

airlines, airframe manufacturers, the armed services, NBAA, AOPA, flight schools,

and universities were interviewed. And, an expert in the field was identified

and asked to write a discussion paper for inclusion in the report.

The survey determined that there is a need for such training. It was also found

that current training practices are not uniform and sometimes do not even address

those subjects required by Federal Aviation Regulations.

The report contains recommendations for subjects to be included in a core curriculum

and additional subjects that may be included for a more complete knowledge of high-

altitude physiology issues relevant to civilian flight.


Format:
PDF
Funding:
FA1F9/A1256
Collection(s):
Volpe FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/8626/dot_8626_DS1.pdf
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