E-Learning refresher course: Human performance

Knowledge preparation for the theory exam for the subject human performance. (Course language: German)

With the Pilots First Academy refresher courses, theoretical pilot knowledge can be reinforced and deepened. The courses have been created for experienced pilots and trainee pilots alike; simply for anyone who wants to deepen their existing knowledge regardless of time and place. This supports student pilots in their theory lessons and helps licence holders to consolidate their theoretical knowledge.

The selected basic knowledge of the respective topic is clearly presented so that complex issues are conveyed in an understandable way.

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Our e-learning course on Human Performance is a comprehensive and practical training for pilots. In this course, participants learn in the first part how the atmosphere and external conditions can have an influence (e.g. jet lag, medication or acceleration) on the health (aviation physiology) of pilots, as well as which measures of prevention and intervention can decisively help or prevent. The second part of the course will focus on the psychological conditions of flying. What errors and risks can arise from types of human behavior and what prevention and intervention measures can be taken.

Upon completion of the course, participants will be well equipped to better classify their own physiological as well as psychological health with regard to flying.

The course includes 2 modules created by experienced and qualified flight instructors and additionally controlled by a medical specialist. Each module includes a detailed explanation of the subject matter, followed by practical instructions and exercises to help participants improve their skills.

Content of the course:

• Learning time approx. 8 hours
• 2 learning units:
• Fundamentals of aviation physiology and health:
• Importance of human factors & competencies for flying
• The Atmosphere
• Breathing & Circulation
• Man & Environment
• Vision
• Hearing
• Balance
• Health & Hygiene
• Basics of Aviation Psychology
• Human information processing
• Attention
• Perception
• Memory
• Errors & the handling of errors
• Decision making
• Risk management
• Safety awareness
• Communication
• Human Behavior
• Extensive animations
• Many questions for self-examination
• Contents are set to music
• Duration: 6 months

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Advantages of the Pilots First Academy online courses:

• The course material is written in easy-to-understand language.
• Numerous pictures, graphics and animations help with comprehension.
• Interactive functions such as quizzes and tasks reinforce what has been learnt.
• Available online at any time via an up-to-date browser.
• Users can learn at their own pace.

The digital preparation of the learning content ensures variety and fun. And additional visualization helps the brain to better remember what it has learned.

The content of the e-learning courses is based on the exam topics and questions that are frequently answered incorrectly in the DAeC's question catalog on the Aviationexam platform. The courses were developed by experts in their field together with flight instructors.

The goal of each course is to ensure that content and contexts are understood in order to be able to answer the exam questions correctly.

The course "Flight Execution Plan - Plan and Execute VFR Flights Safely" (course language: German) is available to every participant free of charge in their learning environment.