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Definitions
Human Factors (HF)
What is Human Factors?
The scientific discipline that studies the interaction between humans and systems, with the goal of optimising performance, safety, and user experience. It encompasses the understanding of human capabilities, limitations, and behaviors to design products, processes, and environments that are efficient, safe, and user-friendly.
ON TARGET FACTS
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Interlab
What is Interlab?
Interlab is a proven method of structured behavioural training, drawing on insights from high-performance teams, combined with the engaging dynamics of a computer game.
Non-Technical Skills (NTS)
What are Non-Technical Skills?
Personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that enable effective performance in the workplace beyond technical expertise. These skills typically include communication, teamwork, leadership, decision-making, situation awareness, and stress management, which are crucial for successful collaboration, problem-solving, and overall job performance across various industries and professions.
What does a dog-fight feel like?
In a dog-fight, modern fighters can pull up to 9G. With that amount of pressure on your body, it takes all your physical effort, combined with highly specialised anti-G life support equipment just to stay conscious.
Then add cueing weapons; dispensing missile countermeasures; watching the altimeter and using the radio. It's like juggling while you do your tax return in a rugby scrum. And it's great fun!
Total Focus
When flying fighters at low level at 800km/h, a 2 second lapse in concentration can cost your life.
"Concentration can cost you your life": You have to find the target, fly in formation, evade the enemy and avoid the ground. Prioritisation is everything. Want to know how we do it? Get in touch.
What Hollywood doesn't show
Whippet's longest combat mission was over 10 hours.
That's a long time to be strapped to an ejection seat.
Want to know how he ate, drank and went to the toilet? Get in touch.
Interlab
What is Interlab?
Interlab is a proven method of structured behavioural training, drawing on insights from high-performance teams, combined with the engaging dynamics of a computer game.