Publications

Books

Newman DG. Flying Fast Jets: Human Factors and Performance Limitations. Aldershot, Hants: Ashgate Publishing Limited, 2014.

This book provides a detailed general overview of the human factors and performance limitations associated with flying fast jets, integrating all the latest available research literature on the demanding operational tasks faced by such pilots and aircrews. As such, it has a strong military focus, dealing with pilots of fighter aircraft, attack aircraft and lead-in fighter trainer aircraft that are traditionally only single or dual pilot operations. The book deals not only with the issue of G force, but discusses ejection and escape/survival, disorientation, high altitude physiology, pilot training and selection, helmet-mounted equipment, situational awareness, data fusion and multi-sensor integration, human machine interface issues and advanced cockpit design. It examines the human performance issues associated with the technological advances made in fast jets, such as increased manoeuvrability, increased use of the pilot’s head as a mounting platform for sensor and weapons systems, and the complexities involved in the human-machine interface within these aircraft.

Newman DG. High G Flight: Physiological Effects and Countermeasures. Aldershot, Hants: Ashgate Publishing Limited, 2015.

This book provides a unique, authoritative and detailed examination of the physiological and clinical consequences of human exposure to high G forces. Pilots of military fast jets, civilian aerobatic pilots and astronauts during the launch and re-entry phases of spaceflight are frequently and repetitively exposed to high G forces, for which the human body is not fundamentally designed. The book examines not only the nature of the high G environment, but the physiological effects of exposure to high G on the various systems of the human body. In particular, the susceptibility of the human cardiovascular system to high G is considered in detail, since G-Induced Loss of Consciousness (G-LOC) is a serious hazard for high G pilots. Additionally, the factors that influence tolerance to G and the emerging scientific evidence of physiological adaptation to high G are examined, as are the various countermeasures and techniques that have been developed over the years to protect pilots from the potentially adverse consequences of high G flight, such as the G-suit and positive pressure breathing. The accumulated knowledge of human exposure to high G is drawn together within High G Flight, resulting in a definitive volume on the physiological effects of high G and their countermeasures.


Book Chapters

Newman DG, Neurological Conditions and Their Implications for Crew Licensing and Safety. In: Bor R, Eriksen C, Georgemiller RJ, Gray AL (eds). Handbook of Aviation Neuropsychology: A Practical Guide for the Clinician. Hogrefe Publishing, 2024.

Newman DG, Callister R. Analysis of time course changes in the cardiovascular response to head-up tilt in fighter pilots. In: Gaze, D (ed). The Cardiovascular System – Physiology, Diagnostics and Clinical Implications, Intech Press, 2012.

Newman DG. Medical team resource management and error prevention training. In: Anca JM (ed). Multimodal Safety Management and Human Factors. Aldershot, Hants: Ashgate Publishing Limited, 2007; 271-278.


Peer-Reviewed Journal Papers

Chu V, Newman DG. Exercise effect on mental health in isolating or quarantining adults. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2023; 94(9):686–695.

Corbett MA, Newman DG. Student drowsiness during simulated solo flight. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2022; 93(4):354–361.

Newman DG. Factors contributing to accidents during aerobatic flight operations. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2021; 92:612-8.

Stewart MA, Pingali S, Newman DG. Increasing altitude and the optokinetic cervical reflex. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2021; 92:319-25.

Aherne BB, Newman DG, Chen WS. Acute risk in helicopter emergency medical service transport operations. Health Sci J 2021; 15(1): 788.

Aherne BB, Zhang C, Chen WS, Newman DG. Preflight risk assessment for improved safety in helicopter emergency medical service operations. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2019; 90:792-99.

Aherne BB, Zhang C, Chen WS, Newman DG. Systems safety risk analysis of fatal night helicopter emergency medical service accidents. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2019; 90:396-404.

Aherne BB, Zhang C, Chen WS, Newman DG. Pilot decision making in weather-related night fatal helicopter emergency medical service accidents. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2018; 89:830-836.

McMahon TW, Newman DG. The differential effect of sustained operations on psychomotor skills of helicopter pilots. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2018; 89:496-502.

McMahon T, Newman DG. +Gz-Induced visual symptoms in a military helicopter pilot. Military Medicine 2016; 181(11):e1696-e1699.

Aherne BB, Zhang C, Newman DG. Pilot domain task experience in night fatal helicopter emergency medical service accidents. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2016; 87:550-556.

McMahon T, Newman DG. Development of a field-deployable psychomotor vigilance test to monitor helicopter pilot performance. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2016; 87:417-422.

McMahon T, Newman DG. A methodology to determine the psychomotor performance of helicopter pilots during flight manoeuvres. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2015; 86:641-646.

Wiggins MW, Azar D, Hawken J, Loveday T, Newman DG. Cue-utilisation typologies and pilots’ pre-flight and in-flight weather decision-making. Safety Science 2014; 65:118-124.

Newman DG. Survival outcomes in low-level ejections from high performance aircraft. Aviat Space Environ Med 2013; 84:1061-5.

Newman DG, McMahon T. Hybrid power plant systems in helicopters: an innovative concept for improving autorotation safety outcomes. Aviat Space Environ Med 2013; 84:538-9.

Gao Y, Bruce PJ, Newman DG, Zhang CB. Safety climate of commercial pilots: The effect of pilot ranks and employment experiences. J Air Transport Management 2013; 30:17-24.

Smith TG, Talbot NP, Chang RW, Wilkinson E, Nickol AH, Newman DG, Robbins PA, Dorrington KL. Pulmonary artery pressure increases during commercial air travel in healthy passengers. Aviat Space Environ Med 2012; 83:673-6.

Newman DG, McMahon T. New technology developments for improving helicopter operational safety in degraded visual environments. Aviat Space Environ Med 2012; 83:623-4.

Newman DG, Ostler D. The geometry of high angle of attack manoeuvres and the implications for Gy-induced neck injuries. Aviat Space Environ Med 2011; 82:819-24.

McMahon T, Newman DG. Caffeine chewing gum as an in-flight countermeasure to fatigue. Aviat Space Environ Med 2011; 82:490-1.

Bruce PJ, Newman DG. Decision-making and the management of airline operational disruptions. Aviat Space Environ Med 2010; 81:795-6.

Newman DG, Callister R. Flying experience and cardiovascular response to rapid head-up tilt in fighter pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med 2009; 80:723-726.

Newman DG, Ostler D. Hyperstereopsis associated with helmet-mounted sighting and display systems for helicopter pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med 2009; 80:668-9.

Newman DG. Re: Comparative issues in aviation and surgical crew resource management: (1) are we too solution focused? ANZ J Surg 2009;79(9):659.

Newman DG, Callister R. Cardiovascular training effects in fighter pilots induced by occupational high G exposure. Aviat Space Environ Med 2008; 79:774-778.

Mallows RJ, Newman DG. Cardiovascular data acquisition in a dynamic motion environment. Aviat Space Environ Med 2008; 79:416-9.

Newman DG. A new approach to rehydration during flight: results of a flight trial evaluation of a new rehydration product. Aviat Space Environ Med 2008; 78:159.

Berry NM, Newman DG. Head-up tilting – new applications for a dynamic cardiovascular challenge. Aviat Space Environ Med 2007; 78:635.

Berry NM, Rickards CA, Newman DG. Squat-stand test response following ten consecutive episodes of head-up tilt. Aviat Space Environ Med 2006; 77:1125-1130.

Berry NM, Rickards CA, Newman DG. Acute cardiovascular adaptation to ten consecutive episodes of head-up tilt. Aviat Space Environ Med 2006; 77:494-499.

Newman DG. Multi-sensor integration systems for the tactical combat pilot. Aviat Space Environ Med 2006; 77:85,88.

Rickards CA, Newman DG. G-induced visual and cognitive disturbances in a survey of 65 operational fighter pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med 2005; 76:496-500.

Leder K, Newman DG. Respiratory infections during air travel. Intern Med J 2005; 35:50-55.

Mallows R, Newman DG. The use of impedance cardiography in dynamic motion environments. Aviat Space Environ Med 2003; 74:1014.

Bruce CR, Anderson MJ, Carey AL, Newman DG, Bonen A, Kriketos AD, Cooney GJ, Hawley JA. Muscle oxidative capacity is a better predictor of insulin sensitivity than lipid status. J Clin Endocrin Metab 2003; 88:5444-5451.

Rickards CA, Newman DG. A comparative assessment of two techniques for investigating initial cardiovascular reflexes under acute orthostatic stress. Eur J Appl Physiol 2003; 90:449-457.

Berry NM, Rickards CA, Newman DG. The effect of caffeine on the cardiovascular responses to head-up tilt. Aviat Space Environ Med 2003; 74:725-30.

Newman DG. Central serous retinopathy with permanent visual deficit in a commercial air transport pilot. Aviat Space Environ Med 2002; 73:1122-1126.

Newman DG. Helmet-mounted equipment in the high +Gz environment. Aviat Space Environ Med 2002; 73:730-1.

Rickards CA, Newman DG. The effect of low-level normobaric hypoxia on orthostatic responses. Aviat Space Environ Med 2002; 73:460-465.

Newman DG. Aerospace physiology research in Australia. Aviat Space Environ Med 2001; 72:775.

Newman DG, Callister R. The effect of baroreflex adaptation on the dynamic cardiovascular response to head-up tilt. Aviat Space Environ Med 2000; 71:255-9.

Newman DG. Acquired left bundle branch block in an asymptomatic fighter pilot: a case report. Aviat Space Environ Med 1999; 70:1219-22.

Newman DG. Cardiovascular adaptation to +Gz in fighter pilots: a role for the vestibulosympathetic reflex. ADF Health 1999; 1:24-29.

Newman DG, White SW, Callister R. Patterns of physical conditioning in Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 pilots and the implications for +Gz tolerance. Aviat Space Environ Med 1999; 70:739-44.

Newman DG, Callister R. The non-invasive assessment of stroke volume and cardiac output by impedance cardiography: a review. Aviat Space Environ Med 1999; 70:780-89.

Newman DG, Callister R. Analysis of the Gz environment during air combat maneuvering in the F/A-18 fighter aircraft. Aviat Space Environ Med 1999; 70:310-15.

Newman DG, White SW, Callister R. Evidence of baroreflex adaptation to repetitive +Gz in fighter pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med 1998; 69: 446-51.

Newman DG. Head positioning for high +Gz loads: an analysis of the techniques used by F/A-18 pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med 1997; 68:732-35.

Newman DG. +Gz-induced neck injuries in Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med 1997; 68:520-524.

Newman DG. Cervical intervertebral disc protrusion in a RAAF F-111C pilot: a case report. Aviat Space Environ Med 1996; 67:351-353.

Newman DG. The ejection experience of the Royal Australian Air Force: 1951-92. Aviat Space Environ Med 1995; 66:45-9.


Peer-Reviewed Conference Abstracts

Pingali S, Newman DG. Comparison of pilot scan patterns during unusual attitude recovery in glass vs analogue cockpits. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2017; 88:283 [372].

LaPelusa MB, Newman DG, Callister R, Hrebien L. Analysis of the G environment during a Red Bull air race. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2017; 88:256 [291].

Corbett M, Newman DG. Pilot drowsiness detection during commercial flight operations. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2017; 88:183 [76].

Newman DG. Human performance challenges in the modern high G flight environment. Proceedings of the 4th Asian Conference on Defence Technology, Tokyo, Japan, 29 November – 1 December, 2017 [21].

Pingali S, McMahon T, Newman DG. Comparison of pilot visual scan patterns in glass vs analogue cockpits. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2016; 87:219 [176].

McMahon T, Newman DG. +Gz-Induced visual symptoms in a military helicopter pilot: a case report. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2015; 86:206 [153].

Pingali S, McMahon T, Newman DG. Visual scan patterns in novice and expert helicopter pilots during unusual attitude recovery. Aerospace Med & Human Performance 2015;86:207 [157].

McMahon T, Newman DG. The differential effect of sustained operations on psychomotor skills of helicopter pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med 2014; 85:294 [274].

Pingali S, McMahon T, Newman DG. Visual scanning in a helicopter during autorotation – a preliminary study. Aviat Space Environ Med 2014; 85:343 [438].

Corbett M, Newman DG. A potential tool to reduce pilot in-flight drowsiness. Aviat Space Environ Med 2014; 85:349 [456].

Newman DG, McMahon T, Pingali S, Zhang CB. Helicopter engine failure and the role of supplementary power systems: a flight simulator-based analysis of survival outcomes. Aviat Space Environ Med 2013; 84:345 [225].

Corbett M, Newman DG. The use of bio-feedback as a mitigation tool for pilot drowsiness. Aviat Space Environ Med 2013; 84:320 [145].

Newman DG. An analysis of accidents involving aerobatic aircraft in Australia, 1980-2011. Aviat Space Environ Med 2012; 83:349 [505].

McMahon T, Bruce PJ, Newman DG. Development of a field-deployable helicopter pilot psychomotor vigilance test to monitor performance. Aviat Space Environ Med 2012; 83:286 [273].

Newman DG. Survival outcomes in low-level ejections. Aviat Space Environ Med 2011; 82:222-3 [31].

Bruce PJ, Newman DG. Development of an airline operations control simulator for situation awareness and decision-making research. Aviat Space Environ Med 2011; 82:275 [221].

McMahon T, Ostler DB, Bruce PJ, Newman DG. Analysis of the frequency and magnitude of helicopter control inputs during low-level flight. Aviat Space Environ Med 2011; 82:373 [577].

Bruce PJ, Newman DG. The use of an airline business simulation as an innovative tool for developing the next generation of aviation management professionals. Proceedings of the 14th World Conference of Air Transport Research Society, Porto, Portugal, 6th–9th July, 2010.

Bruce PJ, Newman DG. Airline operational disruption management: why am I late? Why is my flight cancelled? Aviat Space Environ Med 2010; 81:286 [294].

Bruce PJ, Newman DG. Airline operations control: what is it? What does it do? Why is it important? Aviat Space Environ Med 2010; 81:286 [293].

Newman DG, Nesthus T. Critical decision-making in dynamic operational environments. Aviat Space Environ Med 2010; 81:286 [292].

Ostler DB, Newman DG. An analysis of the geometry of super agile flight manoeuvres and the implications for Gy-induced neck injuries. Aviat Space Environ Med 2010; 81:226 [67].

Newman DG. Analysis of the survival outcomes in 1,617 ejections from high performance aircraft. Proceedings of the 54th International Congress of Aviation & Space Medicine, Bangalore, India, 10-14 September, 2006 [38].

Newman DG. Repetitive +Gz exposure and improved cardiovascular performance: implications for +Gz tolerance. Proceedings of the 45th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine, Bangalore, India, 17-19 November, 2004 [49].

Berry NM, Rickards CA, Newman DG. Acute cardiovascular adaptation to repetitive head-up tilting. Aviat Space Environ Med 2004; 75 (Section II):B114 [528].

Rickards CA, Berry NM, Newman DG. The effect of repeated lower body negative pressure (LBNP) exposures on integrated cardiac baroreflex sensitivity. Aviat Space Environ Med 2004; 75 (Section II):B70 [322].

Samin A, Walsh C, Fraser W, Newman DG, Sullivan PA. A spiking neural network model of the baroreflex based on pulse wave delay information. Aviat Space Environ Med 2003; 74:447 [359].

Mallows R, Newman DG. The effects of lateral G force (Gy) on cardiovascular performance. Aviat Space Environ Med 2003; 74:371 [37].

Samin A, Newman DG, Walsh C, Fraser W, Sullivan PA. A model of baroreflex adaptation of pilots exposed to repetitive +Gz. Aviat Space Environ Med 2002; 73:305 [413].

Berry NM, Rickards CA, Newman DG. The effect of caffeine on orthostatic tolerance. Aviat Space Environ Med 2002; 73:305 [414].

Newman DG, Rickards CA. Comparison of two orthostatic challenges – the +75 degree head-up tilt and the squat-stand test. Aviat Space Environ Med 2001; 72:269 [185].

Rickards CA, Newman DG. The effect of low-level normobaric hypoxia on orthostatic tolerance. Aviat Space Environ Med 2001; 72:269 [186].

Newman DG, Callister R. The relationship between flying experience and cardiovascular performance during +Gz stress in fighter pilots. Proceedings of the Australian Physiological and Pharmacological Society, 2000, 31(2), 50P.

Rickards CA, Newman DG. Comparison of two orthostatic challenges – the +75 degree head-up tilt and the squat-stand test. Proceedings of the Australian Physiological and Pharmacological Society, 2000, 31(2), 87P.

Newman DG, Callister R. Alterations in the dynamic cardiovascular response to applied +Gz in fighter pilots. Aviat Space Environ Med 2000; 71:275 [34].

Newman DG, Clark CL, White SW, Callister R. Cardiovascular dynamics in the +Gz-adapted pilot. Proceedings of the Australian Physiological and Pharmacological Society, 1998, 29(2), 20P.

Newman DG, Clark CL, White SW, Callister R. Baroreflex adaptation to +Gz in pilots of high performance fighter aircraft: a preliminary analysis. Proceedings of the Australian Physiological and Pharmacological Society, 1995, 26(2), 201P.

Newman DG. The ejection experience of the RAAF 1951-92. Annual Scientific Meeting, Australian Military Medicine Association, Canberra, Australia, 1993.


Technical Reports

Kelsall HL, Glass DC, Priestly BG, McLachlan R, Bell RJ, Pattuwage L, Newman DG, Wallace EM, Webster WS, Sim MR. Literature review of effects of fuel exposure on human male reproductive outcomes. A Rapid Evidence Assessment. Report prepared for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Monash University; 2018.

Kelsall HL, Glass DG, Priestly BG, Bell RJ, Newman DG, Wallace EM, Webster WS, Sim MR. Literature review of effects of fuel and solvent exposure on human female reproductive outcomes. A Rapid Evidence Assessment. Report prepared for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Monash University; 2017.

Newman DG. An overview of spatial disorientation as a factor in aviation accidents and incidents. ATSB Transport Safety Report B20070063. December 2007.

Newman DG. Pilot incapacitation: analysis of medical conditions affecting pilots involved in accidents and incidents. 1 January 1975 to 31 March 2006. ATSB Transport Safety Report B2006/0170. January 2007.

Newman DG. An analysis of in-flight passenger injuries and medical conditions. 1 January 1975 to 31 March 2006. ATSB Transport Safety Report B2006/0171. October 2006.

Newman DG. Accidents and incidents involving alcohol and drugs in Australian civil aviation. 1 January 1975 to 31 March 2006. ATSB Transport Safety Report B2006/0169. June 2006.

Newman DG. Depressurisation accidents and incidents involving Australian civil aircraft. 1 January 1975 to 31 March 2006. ATSB Transport Safety Report B2006/0142. June 2006.

Newman DG. Diabetes mellitus and its effects on pilot performance and flight safety: a review. ATSB Research Report, June 2005.

Newman DG. Alcohol and human performance from an aviation perspective: a review. ATSB Research Report, March 2004.

Newman DG. Cannabis and its effects on pilot performance and flight safety: a review. ATSB Research Report, March 2004.


Non Peer-Reviewed Papers

Newman DG. Eyeball error. Flight Safety Australia 2005; Sep-Oct: 27-31.

Newman DG. Hypoxia first. Flight Safety Australia 2005; Jul-Aug: 23.

Newman DG. Hypoxia. Flight Safety Australia 2005; Jan-Feb: 20-21.

Newman DG. When the passenger becomes the patient. Flight Safety Australia 2004; Jul-Aug: 40-41.

Newman DG. Fatigued at night. Flight Safety Australia 2004; Mar-Apr: 19.

Newman DG. Just a cold? Flight Safety Australia 2004; Jan-Feb: 21.

Berry NM, Newman DG. A comparison of the mechanisms and physiological effects of four orthostatic challenges. Avmedia 2002; 26:10-13.

Newman DG. May the G-force be with you. Flight Safety Australia 2002; Jul-Aug: 26-29.

Newman DG. Out cold: a single pilot’s guide to in-flight emergencies. Flight Safety Australia 2002; Mar-Apr: 36-38.

Newman DG. The middle-aged pilot. Flight Safety Australia 2001; Sep-Oct: 40-42.

Newman DG. Staying alive. Flight Safety Australia 2001; May-Jun: 40-41.

Rickards CA, Newman DG. Physiological adaptations to prolonged hypobaria. Avmedia 2001; 25:16-24.

Newman DG. Super agile pilot. Air Forces Monthly 2000; 151:48-51.

Newman DG. Holy smoke Swayze. Flight Safety Australia 2000; Sep-Oct: 20-25.

Newman DG. Cockpit overload. Flight Safety Australia 2000; Jul-Aug: 34-35.

Newman DG. Is your passenger fit to fly? Flight Safety Australia 2000; May-Jun: 27-30.

Newman DG. Runaway plane: how to manage a depressurisation emergency. Flight Safety Australia 2000; Mar-Apr: 40-42.

Newman DG. Motion sickness III: space and simulator sickness. Avmedia 1999; 23:21-27.

Newman DG. Motion sickness II: susceptibility and treatment. Avmedia 1999; 23:15-22.

Newman DG. Fit to fly? Flight Safety Australia 1999; Nov-Dec: 32-34.

Ostinga J, Wolff M, Newman DG, White S. What killed JFK Jr? Lessons for VFR pilots. Flight Safety Australia 1999; Nov-Dec: 22-28.

Newman DG. Hung out to dry. Flight Safety Australia 1999; Nov-Dec: 17.

Newman DG. Fuels ain’t fuels. Flight Safety Australia 1999; Sep-Oct: 25.

Newman DG. How much is too much? Flight Safety Australia 1999; Jul-Aug: 43-44.

Newman DG. A-LOC: a new G-related problem. RAAF Flying Safety Spotlight Journal 1998; 4:2-5.

Newman DG. The biodynamic and physiological implications of supermanoeuvrable flight. Aust Mil Med 1998; 7(3):3-10.

Newman DG. Motion sickness I: neurophysiologic aspects. Avmedia 1998; 22:16-21.

Newman DG. The neurophysiologic aspects of G-induced loss of consciousness (G-LOC). Aust Mil Med 1997; 6(3):3-7.

Newman DG. Protecting tomorrow’s fighter pilot: advanced technology G suits. Aust Mil Med 1996; 5(1):9-11.

Newman DG. Physical conditioning and tolerance to +Gz. Aust Mil Med 1995; 4(1):14-16.

Newman DG. Ejection seats – the next generation. ADF Journal 1994; 108:31-4.

Newman DG. Smart ejection seats. RAAF Flying Safety Spotlight Journal 1994; 2:14.

Newman DG. The early development of the ejection seat. ADF Journal 1993; 102:11-14.