HUMAN FACTORS GROUND COURSE
HUMAN FACTORS
About the course
The PPL Human Factors night course is a perfect second subject for someone on their journey into the 6 PPL Theory Examinations.
Learn how as pilots we interact with other pilots, the aircraft, air traffic controllers, and how to avoid and manage the dreaded 'pilot-error'. Understand how we make desicions and how different physical, psychological and physiological considerations apply to aviation. The course if for:
- Anyone who is looking for a refresher on Human Factors in aviation.
- Anyone seeking to further their knowledge on Human Factors to be a better decision maker and pilot.
- Anyone on their PPL journey and wants to sit the PPL Human Factors Exam.
By the end of this course you will be able to:
- Have a thorough understanding of the practical applications of Human Factors in aviation; and
- Have a sound knowledge of the syllabus detailed in AC 61-3; and
- With some revision sit and pass the CAANZ Human Factors Examination; and
- Be able to identify and understand the physical and phsyiological considerations of flight; and
- Be able to apply Human Factors to all normal, emergency, and planning stages of flight.
HUMAN FACTORS
Course Information
Course Cost
- $249
Course Times & Dates
- 2026 March 17, 19 & 24 & 26
- 18:00 - 21:00
Course Location
Clutha Lecture Room - 6 Lloyd Dunn Avenue, Wanaka Airport, Wanaka, 9832 ZOOM: Available for this course.
Resources Required
- Aviation Medicine and other Human Factors for Pilots; Dr Ross Ewing
Additional Resources Provided
- Online course notes and progress quizzes via our online learning system; and Mock exam; and Study technique notes