Human Factors

Commercial Spaceflight: A New Era in Selection & Training for the Right Stuff

With space flight gaining more popularity, the abilities that make an astronaut are facing a paradigm shift. Raising the question of how to

Routines, Rituals & Superstitions: How to Mentally Prepare for High-Performance in the Flight Deck

We usually engage in routines and rituals during high psychological stress because they provide calmness and consistency in chaotic situ

Overloaded Under Stress: Managing Task Saturation and Startle in the Flight Deck

Considering the possibility of pilots being exposed to non-normal events, it is important to ensure that the mind as well as the body is