Similarly, by reviewing other accidents, we will see other areas to apply human factors. But human factor isn't only about preventing accidents. According to International Civil Organization Association (ICAO), human factor in aviation hopes to help achieve the aviation system goals of safe and efficient transportation of passengers and cargo. Efficiency should not be forgotten, and again, the human being is the key. The approach to aviation systems design, and in general to any system, should be comprehensive. It should integrate technical, human and procedural systems to deliver the desired system performance. The result will be a system that reinforces human capabilities, mitigates human limitations, and fulfils human needs.
Human factors will be always an issue in aviation, as long as pilots control aircraft, and air-traffic controllers are in charge of aircraft separation. Even in the case of unmanned vehicles, in free-flight airspace, human operators will monitor the traffic situation and intervene for maintenance. Human factors will be there. There are so many things to understand, so many things to solve, and so many designs to improve. We have such a huge field to explore!
Answer the questions.
1. Why are safety, aviation and Human factors closely related?
2. What was the main cause of accidents in the early years?
3. Why is human error the primary factor in up to 80 percent of the cases?
4. What is the best way to understand the Human factors of the aviation world?
5. Name the most contributing factors in aviation accidents.
6. What can you say about the midair collision in Germany in 2002?
7. What does Human factors in aviation hope to help?
8. Why should comprehensive be the approach to aviation systems design?
9. Why will Human factors be always an issue in aviation?