Book : Redefining Airmanship - Kern, Tony

-Titulo Original : Redefining Airmanship

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McGraw Hill

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Publishers Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Here, for the first time, is a systematic model of professional airmanship, for all pockets of the aviation community Redefining Airmanship offers the first concrete model of the abstract ideal of airmanship, and gives the reader step-by-step guidance for self-appraisal and improvement in the areas of flight proficiency, teamwork, and good judgment in crisis situations. The author, Major Tony Kern, draws on his extensive flight and crew-training experience in the U.S. Air Force, but his model is invaluable for all pilots, whether military, recreational, or commercial. Kerns work is a breakthrough, and a benchmark.--John J. Nance, author of Blind Trust Review (Airmanship) is a unique work, which, perhaps for the first time, begins to define the professional ethos of being an airman.--Nance, John J. Author of Blind Trust and ABC News Aviation Consultant Kern hits the mark with the focus on individual responsibility and airmanship. . . There is no improvement like self-improvement, and Airmanship hits the critical points on complacency, discipline, and pilot judgment From the Back Cover Here, for the first time, is a systematic model of professional airmanship, for all pockets of the aviation community. With this book as a guide, you too will develop the right stuff for todays complex world of flight. Step by step, system by system, the book shows you how to: Use historys greatest flyers as role models--and follow in their footsteps Define standards and measurements for success Understand specific aspects of airmanship, using case studies and lessons learned Handle peer pressure, lack of time, and stress Reduce errors and aid decision-making Manage risks Evaluate your own performance Illuminate a path for self-improvement Advance your career Redefining Airmanship gives you a holistic model of good airmanship and shows you how to use that model to measure and improve your performance. Using the books Individual Improvement Plan, you can increase your confidence. . .develop flight discipline. . .understand your aircraft. . .know your crews strengths and weaknesses. . .be an effective team manager. . .and achieve your personal best as an airman. About the Author Aviation Human Factors authority, former U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel