Vigilence

Question 1

how to increase vigilance during flight

Answer 1

1. stretch body
2. communicate with other pilot
3. keep cockpit bright light on (to reduce sleepiness but be aware of light adaptation)
4. monitor flight progression, check weather, dust dashboard, read, etc..
5. maintain healthy lifestyle and adquate sleep/rest
6. organized rest periods on long flights (20 min naps)

Question 2

what does not increase vigilance

Answer 2

1. disconnecting autopilot (you need this to decrease workload for other important tasks)
2. reading checklist (if you already know it by heart, so there is no new info to raise your attention)

Question 3

what is hypovigilence

Answer 3

state of low arousal due to period of low workload, in which individuals need higher level of sensory stimulation to stay awake/alert