From the Flight Deck – Human Factors: The Myth of Multitasking

Human factors are a real and often overlooked component in the safe operation of any aircraft. Understanding the basics of some of these human factors, as well as appropriate mitigation techniques, can keep flying more efficient, and above all, safe. 0:08 - Scenario where a pilot was multitasking and crossed the hold-short line, causing a runway incursion that required the approaching aircraft to be sent around. 2:15 - The myth of multitasking. 3:00 - What can you do to prevent this from happening to you? 5:43 - Other distractions to pilots. References: Advisory Circular 91-73, Parts 91 and 135 Single Pilot, Flight School Procedures During Taxi Operations NTSB Safety Alert – Distracting Devices? Turn Them Off! https://www.ntsb.gov/Advocacy/safety-... Wickens (2021) Attention: Theory, Principles, Models and Applications, International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, 37:5, 403-417, DOI: 10.1080/10447318.2021.1874741 Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/...