Human Factors in Aviation:
Medical and Physiological Aspects
Including the development of Non-Technical Skills in the Cabin
and lessons to be taken following the Helios accident
29 April 2010
Hosted by British Airways
Waterside, Speedbird Way, Harmondsworth
Sponsored by: CAA International
Synopsis
The day includes Helios lessons learned with Capt. Danny Barrowclough (Thomas Cook), Major Panos Stathopoulos – F16 Pilot, Hellenic Tactical Air Force; and others.
Programme and Presentations
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| Time | Presentation | Author |
| 0900 | Registration, Coffee | – |
| 0930 | Opening Address | Mr Barry Neal FCMI, MRAeS, Chairman, RAeS Human Factors Group |
| 0945 | The Helios Accident and lessons to be considered | Dr Stephen Jarvis – Cranfield University, and Major Panos Stathopoulos (PPT) – F16 Pilot, Hellenic Tactical Air Force/Flight Safety Branch |
| 1045 | Coffee Break | – |
| 1100 | Hypoxia – The extent of the problem, physiology, prevention and training, the prevalence of decompression in commercial aviation | Captain Simon Brown MD – Monarch Airlines and CAA Medical Examiner |
| 1145 | An Operator’s example (PPT) – changes made following the Helios accident including decompression drills and use of a radio guide | Captain Danny Barrowclough – Thomas Cook |
| 1215 | Medical Emergencies in the Air – assisting passengers and crew | Mr Richard Moore FRAeS – Managing Director, MedAire |
| 1300 | Luncheon | – |
| 1400 | Integrating non-technical skills into first aid training | Cabin Crew Standing Group |
| 1415 | Workshop Sessions for delegates (DOC) | Practical group workshop session with Medaire and Cabin Crew Standing Group |
| 1500 | Tea Break | – |
| 1515 | Workshop Sessions (cont’d) | – |
| 1545 | Question Time | An opportunity to put questions to the Speaker Panel |
Supporters and Sponsors
We acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable support of our co-sponsors, BAA Plc and CAA International