CONTROLLING PILOT ERROR: CHECKLISTS & COMPLIANCE (Paperback)

Thomas Turner

ISBN 10: 0071372547 / ISBN 13: 9780071372541

Published by McGraw-Hill Education - Europe, 2001

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Paperback. Expert authors demonstrate the topic using pilot reports drawn from an FAA/NASA sponsored database. A post-mortem of real-life, real-pilot accidents is conducted to explain what went wrong and why. An action agenda is drawn of preventive techniques pilots can effect to avoid the same risks. Each book opens with a Foreword/Preface by series editor Tony Kern that links the individual topic to the bigger picture. The author provides an intro to the specific issue and follows on with chapters containing case studies chosen to illustrate the variables within the area, therein accomplishing greatest breadth possible Part of the "Controlling Pilot Error", this book guides offer you protection against the causes of up to 80 per cent of aviation accidents - pilot mistakes. It provides: related case studies; "save yourself" techniques; and clear and concise analysis of error sets. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780071372541

Bibliographic Details

Title: CONTROLLING PILOT ERROR: CHECKLISTS & ...

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe

Publication Date: 2001

Binding: Paperback

Condition: new

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

Checklists & Compliance

Do it or don't fly. Read and learn:

*Why highly skilled, highly proficient pilots make tragic errors
*Reasons that pilots too often take off without fuel
*How to avoid a myriad of mishaps and accidents resulting from inadequate attention to protocols and details
*Why gear-up landings are a recurring pattern, despite safeguards
*How to beat the most common causes of takeoff and landing misconfigurations
*Ways to build good piloting habits and keep them strong
*Real-life pilot near-miss stories you won't forget

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
*Clear and concise analysis of error sets

Best For Pilots-Build Your Knowledge Base-Increase Your Confidence-Sharpen Your Skills-Learn Lifesaving Tips

About the Author:

Thomas P. Turner holds instructor ratings for instruments, and single- and multi-engine airplanes. He has a master's degree in aviation safety, contributes to over 30 aviation magazines, and is a regular speaker at EAA AirVenture and other pilot gatherings. Turner also wrote COCKPIT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, now in its Second Edition, and WEATHER PATTERNS AND PHENOMENA: A Pilot's Guide, now in its Second Edition, both bestsellers in McGraw-Hill's Practical Flying Series.