aeromedical factors under NVIS operations: visual performance limitations: field of view (FOV) eye relief distance dynamic visual scan unaided peripheral cueing visual acuity visibility determinants contrast depth perception and related functions dynamic and static visual flight cues NVIS and helmet assembly eye protection aviation risk management processes and procedures applicable to NVIS operations CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards aeronautical knowledge relevant to NVIS operations common NVIS equipment faults and defects concepts and procedures relating to blind cockpit and cabin checks crew coordination within an NVIS operating environment: scanning arcs of responsibility NVIS operations terminology degraded situational awareness due limited visibility cues and techniques that optimise navigation processes under NVIS conditions effect of meteorological conditions on illumination levels and NVIS equipment, sensor and/or device performance effects of atmospheric conditions on electromagnetic energy and the resolution of NVIS sensors, equipment and devices emergency and abnormal situation procedures applicable to NVIS specific operations flight planning considerations, terrain and route selection factors applicable to NVIS operations flight rules and NVIS legislation: privileges and limitations of an NVIS rating and endorsement requirements for conducting a flight using NVIS requirements for conducting a flight using NVIS below 500 feet above ground level (AGL) minimum aircraft equipment requirements determining if NVIS equipment meets minimum standards to be authorised for use focal and ambient vision human factors under NVIS conditions: fatigue: acute cumulative circadian visual fatigue psychological fatigue physical fatigue sleep quality and sleep debt circadian rhythm: biological rhythm light/dark adaption dark adaptation: foveal cone stimulation time to adapt performance/alertness pre-adapt to reverse cycle operations crew duty limits and flight crew rostering mission/task planning pharmaceutical support flight crew management strategies: sleep environment napping strategies physical fitness coffee and alcohol effects self-imposed restrictions post-flight visual problems: transient colour distortion eye fatigue NVIS operations – hypoxia considerations human physiological functions and the electromagnetic spectrum under NVIS conditions internal and external organisational regulatory requirements for NVIS operations key visual cues for identifying and interpreting terrain features and obstacles under NVIS conditions, including shadow and surface meteorological requirements for NVIS operations minimum crewing requirements for the conduct of NVIS operations NVIS equipment components and their functions NVIS field of view, field of regard and how they relate to visual scanning techniques NVIS hazards: non-trained personnel non-compatible lighting NVIS operations crew coordination procedures during pre-flight, flight operations and post-flight activities NVIS operations qualification, currency and recency requirements NVIS techniques for adapting visually to night conditions organisational policies that apply to storage, handling, usage and control of NVIS equipment, sensors, aids and devices organisational requirements for NVIS equipment aircraft compatibility potential NVIS illusions and misperceptions and their effects on spatial orientation procedures and techniques to enhance in-flight navigation during NVIS operations relationship between illuminance and luminance risk management processes and procedures applicable to NVIS operations self-imposed and physiological fatigue issues that impact on NVIS operations sources, types and effects of illumination levels in NVIS operations terrain interpretation and navigation techniques types of aviation NVIS operations WHS/OHS issues applicable to conducting night aided aviation operations. |