- •Unit 1 history of aviation
- •1.1 Aviation History
- •1.2.Eurocontrol
- •The Single European Sky
- •Unified Air Traffic Management
- •1.3 Supplementary Reading texts
- •International Civil Aviation Organization (part I)
- •International Civil Aviation Organization (part II)
- •International Standards and Recommended Practices (sarPs)
- •Procedures for Air Navigation Services
- •International Air Transport Association (Iata)
- •1.4 Topics for Discussion
- •Unit 2 air traffic service
- •2.1 Air Traffic Service
- •Icao; sarps; fiRs; ifr; vfr; ats; atc.
- •2.2 How Air Traffic Controllers Operate
- •2.3 English Is the Language of Communication
- •Atc; r/ t; atis; volmet; bbc.
- •2.4 Supplementary Reading texts Language as a Factor in Aviation Incidents and Accidents
- •General and Aviation-Specific English Language Training
- •2.5 Topics for Discussion
- •Unit 3 aircraft types and construction
- •3.1 Principle Structural Units of the Aircraft
- •3.2 Heavy Wide-body Transport Aircraft
- •Aircraft of a New Generation
- •Airbus a330
- •A330 mrtt
- •3.3 Supplementary Reading texts Aircraft – General
- •Vertical and Short take-off and Landing Aircraft
- •3.4 Topics for Discussion
- •Unit 4 airport design
- •4.1 Airport Design
- •4.2 Baggage Carriage
- •4.3 Classification of Air Transportations
- •4.4 Carriage of Dangerous Goods
- •4.5 Airport Vehicles
- •4.6 Landing Area
- •4.7 Taxiways
- •4.8 Supplementary Reading Texts Airport
- •From the History of Hangars
- •Borispil Airport
- •4.9 Topics for Discussion
- •Unit 5 atco’s workload
- •5.1 Atc Centre. Air Traffic Control Specialist
- •Nature of the work
- •Terminal (Tower) Controller
- •Area Control Centre Controller
- •Working conditions
- •Certificate and Rating Requirements
- •Physical Requirements
- •Written test and Interview
- •5.2 Controller’s Automated Workstation
- •5.3 Simulator Training of Aviation Specialists
- •5.4 Supplementary Reading Texts
- •Attenuation
- •Other features
- •5.5 Topics for Discussion
- •Unit 6 human factor
- •6.1 The Meaning of Human Factors
- •6.2 Human Factors Within Systems
- •6.3 Speaking over the Telephone Part I
- •Making an Appointment
- •Being Unable to Keep an Appointment
- •Part II
- •An Applicant’s Passport is not Available
- •Congratulations on a Promotion
- •Booking a Plane Reservation
- •6.4 Controller Proficiency
- •6.5 Supplementary Reading Texts Human Factor
- •Crew Interaction Capability
- •Communication, Navigation and Surveillance /Air Traffic Management Interface
- •Error Management
- •Crew Information Requirements Analysis
- •Training Aids
- •Human Factor and Aviation Safety Problems
- •Los Rodeos Runway Collision
- •Cali b757 Terrain Crash
- •German Midair Collision
- •It's Not All About Accidents
- •My Best Profession
- •An Air Traffic Controller’s Job
- •6.6 Topics for discussion
- •Unit 7 health problems in aviation
- •7.1 Health as One of the Criteria of Air Traffic Controller Professional Selection
- •7.2 Holistic Medicine
- •7.3 Supplementary Reading Texts
- •7.3.1 The Spheres of Health
- •7.3.2 A Country’s Biggest Killer…
- •7.3.3 Stress: is your life a blur?
- •How to avoid hurry sickness and lead a better life
- •7.3.4 Yoga helps to relax
- •7.3.5 Alternative Cure 1 An unusual present
- •7.3.6 Alternative Cure 2 Extreme methods sometimes work
- •7.3.7 Alternative Cure 3 An allergic person’s confession
- •7.3.8 Alternative Cure 4 Macrobiotics as it is
- •7.3.9 Alternative Cure 5 Acupuncture – will it suit you?
- •Modern reflexology
- •7.3.10 The worst pain I have ever had (Four people’s experience)
- •7.4 Topics for Discussion
- •Unit 8 geography
- •8.1 The earth. Volcanoes. Volcano Activity Warning System for Pilots
- •Icao, iavw
- •8.2 The Effects of the Weather on Aviation
- •8.3 Natural Catastrophes
- •8.4 Supplementary Reading Texts The Atmosphere
- •Weather
- •8.5 Topics for Discussion
- •9.1 Transponders Were Switched off to Prevent Aircraft Being Tracked by Air Traffic Control
- •9.2 Status Report
- •Investigation
- •Vor; acc; tcas; stca; uacc; atc
- •9.3 Loss of Separation
- •9.4 Controlled Flight into Terrain
- •9.5 Flight Chaos Across Europe After Air Traffic Control Strikes
- •9.6 Airplane Hijacking
- •9.7 Supplementary Reading texts Flight Security
- •Aviation Security
- •Civil Aviation Security Regulations
- •Civil Aviation Security
- •9.8 Topics for Discussion
- •Unit 10 emergency
- •10.1 Drama as Pilot is Sucked out of Plane at 23.00 ft (The error that could not happen)
- •10.2 Communication Failure
- •10.3 Distress and Urgency Messages
- •10.4. What is a Near-Miss?
- •Ins; ifr; vfr; tcas; ra; ft; km; n; m; fl.
- •10.5 Supplementary Reading Text the search for a legendary fugitive - d.B. Cooper
- •10.6 Topics for Discussion
- •Word list
- •Subject index
- •References
7.3 Supplementary Reading Texts
7.3.1 The Spheres of Health
Sphere 1: Physical
There is more to physical health than being “healthy” — that is, not being sick. To increase your chances of having a long life, you also need to pay attention to physical fitness, nutrition, and safety strategies, like wearing a seat belt.
Physical fitness is definitely a plus in the physical sphere. Basically, the secret to physical fitness is being active. The more we use our muscles — whether we use them lo clean the house or run a marathon — the more physically fit, energetic, and long-lived we’re likely to be. Sedentary lifestyles, on the other hand, limit longevity — they’re one of the top ten causes of premature death.
Sphere 2: Mental
There are a number of psychological illnesses that have a negative impact on longevity. Depression is one of them; severe anxiety is another. So, if you are depressed or very anxious, it’s important to find the treatment that will help you.
It’s also important to control your anger. Becoming furious over every small frustration is truly deadly: studies indicate that after a fit of anger the risk of having a heart attack is more than twice as high.
Finally, it’s important to keep your mind sharp and challenged. Lifelong learning is one way to do that. As we age, one of our greatest fears is that our bodies will keep going but our minds will stop working. Lifelong learning keeps our minds active.
Sphere 3: Family and Social
A recent study compared the longevity of three groups of people: “couch potatoes” (sedentary types who spent most of their free time watching TV); “gym rats” (people who were compulsive about exercising); and “social butterflies” (people who often got together with other people}. Guess which group had the longest and healthiest lives? The social butterflies.
Bonds with other people improve our outlook and build self-confidence. Social support also helps us get through stressful times. Those of us who have the support of family and friends are less likely to have heart disease and generally live longer.
Sphere 4: Spiritual
Physicians rarely talk about religion; it’s a topic that’s so personal, it’s almost taboo. Yet scientific evidence shows that a spiritual or religious path not only gives comfort but also adds to longevity.
The spiritual sphere is the most difficult to describe. It includes: meditation, prayer, attending religious services, reading inspirational material, sitting quietly in a garden, or walking through a forest. And yes, all of this is connected to life quality.
Sphere 5: Material
The material sphere is where you find all your “stuff” — all the things outside yourself that affect how you feel. This sphere includes your job, your house, your car, and your credit card debt.
One part of the material sphere is financial. Having a lot of money is not important. A huge home, luxury cars, and diamonds will not make your life better or help you live longer. However, if not having those things makes you feel ashamed or jealous, then not having what you want could be a problem. Indeed, simply feeling that you don’t have enough can shorten your life.