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Limiting factors that can effect a pilot's ability to operate an aircraft safely.

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Introduction Throughout history, humans have always been willing to push the envelope of what we are capable of. The very fact that we are able to fly is a testament to our desire to expand beyond earthly limitations and seek out new ways of expanding our abilities. We are constantly looking for new ways to increase our limitations, but in the process, we must be mindful not to exceed beyond our capacity or we could face disastrous results: "One basic truth which must always be remembered any time a human operator is used is that regardless of how well-selected, how well trained, or how optimally used, the human is subject to limitations. If these limitations are exceeded even on a momentary basis, the potential for an accident has been created. If this potential is repeated often enough, an accident will result" Anchard Zellar, 1966 (Orlady & Orlady pg. 177) Stress Stress plays a major...

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