With up to 80% of accidents attributed to pilot error, this new series is critically important. It identifies and examines the ten top areas of concern to pilot safety. Each book contains real-life pilot stories drawn from FAA/NASA databases, valuable save-yourself techniques and an action agenda of preventive techniques pilots can implement to avoid risks.

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Be alert to the impossible

• Conduct a guided self-assessment that reveals any hidden dangers in your technique, knowledge, or proficiency
• Correct risk-laden approaches to time and planning, weather decisions, situational awareness, automation, procedures, and other factors
• Learn disaster-warning signs from case studies and expert insights
• Enhance preparedness for emergencies
• Transition from VFR to IFR safety
• Avoid equipment problems, air controller error, or your own complacency

FAST & FOCUSED RX FOR PILOT ERROR

The most effective aviation safety tools available, CONTROLLING PILOT ERROR guides offer you expert protection against the causes of up to 80% of aviation accidents--pilot mistakes.

Each title provides:

• Related case studies
• Valuable save yourself techniques and safety tips
• Clear and concise analysis of error sets

BEST FOR PILOTS

BUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASE--INCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCE--SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS--LEARN LIFESAVING TIPS

Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to CFIT.
Chapter 2: Weather.
Chapter 3: VFR to IFR.
Chapter 4: Situational Awareness and Complacency.
Chapter 5: Crew Resource Management.
Chapter 6: Automation.
Chapter 7: Equipment Problems.
Chapter 8: Controller Error.
Chapter 9: Problems with Instrument Procedures.
Chapter 10: Planning and Time.

Author Biography

Daryl R. Smith, Ph.D., is a pilot, human factors engineer, aviation psychology professor, and lieutenant colonel at the United States Air Force Academy, where he teaches a number of performance-related courses to the next generation of warrior pilots. He has flown and instructed in multi-engine crewed aircraft as well as trainers. He resides near Colorado Springs with his wife Laura and children Ryan, Stephanie, and Andrew

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