Helicopter pilots’ views of air traffic controller responsibilities: a mismatch
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DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2018.1440635
Abstract: Abstract Controllers and pilots must work together to ensure safe and efficient helicopter flight within the London control zone. Subjective ratings of pilot perception of controller responsibility for five key flight tasks were obtained from… read more here.
Keywords: helicopter pilots; flight; controller; responsibility ... See more keywords
Exposure to hypoxia impairs helicopter pilots' awareness of environment.
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DOI: 10.1080/00140139.2021.1931474
Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to determine how hypoxia effects awareness of environment (AoE) in helicopter pilots operating at high altitude. Eight helicopter crews flew two operational flights in a flight simulator while… read more here.
Keywords: helicopter pilots; helicopter; flight; awareness environment ... See more keywords
Prevalence and potential risk factors of flight-related neck, shoulder and low back pain among helicopter pilots and crewmembers: a questionnaire-based study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2421-7
Abstract: BackgroundFlight-related neck, shoulder and low back pain are the most common musculoskeletal disorders among helicopter pilots and their crewmembers, thus becoming a growing concern. Information on the combined prevalence of these types of pain and… read more here.
Keywords: helicopter pilots; prevalence; low back; shoulder ... See more keywords
Lumbar Disc Herniation in Military Helicopter Pilots vs. Matched Controls.
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DOI: 10.3357/amhp.4935.2018
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Lumbar disc herniation (LDH) is a common injury among active duty service members resulting in missed duty hours and limited duty status. Little is known about the current burden of disease and risk factors… read more here.
Keywords: risk; helicopter pilots; matched controls; lumbar disc ... See more keywords
Body Composition of Female Air Force Personnel: A Comparative Study of Aircrew, Airplane, and Helicopter Pilots
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148640
Abstract: This research aimed to analyze the body composition (BC) of different groups of women aircrew units in the Spanish Air Forces for a better understanding and improvement of their operability. Specifically, 184 female aircrew members… read more here.
Keywords: air force; airplane helicopter; helicopter pilots; helicopter ... See more keywords