Various physiological, biochemical, and psychophysiological measurements were made on low-time private pilots who each flew three cross-country flights. The round-trip flights were 320, 520, and 960 NM in length. Heart rate was recorded continuously throughout the flights. Urine, collected for the 24-hour period surrounding the flights, was differentially analyzed for epinephrine and norepinephrine. None of the measured parameters changed in proportion to the length of the flights; however, the level of stress was high when compared to other types of flying activities. The total stress of such flights must, therefore, be considered to be in direct proportion to the length of the flights. (Author)


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    Title :

    Physiological Responses of Low-Time Private Pilots to Cross-Country Flying


    Contributors:
    C. E. Melton (author) / V. Fiorica (author)

    Publication date :

    1971


    Size :

    9 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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