In flight, the environment in which the pilot operates is quite different from that which prevails on the ground. When in the air, alongside the tasks of flying the aircraft, maybe in marginal weather conditions or in a busy air traffic environment, the pilot is subject to new influences such as altitude, changes in pressure, possible oxygen shortages, increased G forces, etc. As a pilot, a thorough understanding of human performance and limitations to that performance is essential if you are to develop the high standards of airmanship required for all those who fly, whether privately or professionally

One of the principal aims of this book is that it should assist you in preparing for success in the PPL theoretical knowledge examination in 'Human Performance and Limitations', whether you are learning to fly aeroplanes or helicopters.

A further main aim of the book is to promote the cause of flight safety by enabling student pilots to learn the essentials about the interaction between the human being, the aircraft and the flying environment. Working through this volume will help you understand the human body's limitations when operating in an aviation environment, and make it less likely that you will ever become the "human factor" in any aircraft accident.