Description:

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 Anthony Kern, draws on his extensive flight and crew-training experience in the US Air Force, but his model is invaluable for all pilots, whether military, recreational, or commercial. "Kern's work is a breakthrough, and a benchmark." --John J. Nance, author of Blind Trust.

Contents:

List of contributors. Introduction. The Roots and Essence of Airmanship. Flight Discipline: The Cornerstone of Airmanship. Skill and Proficiency: Two Edges of the Airmanship Sword. Know Yourself. Know Your Aircraft. Know Your Team: Teamwork and Crew Resource Management (CRM). Know Your Environment. Know Your Risk. Situational Awareness. Judgment and Decision Making. Airmanship on the Edge: The Total Package in Action. Inhibitors and Obstacles to Achieving Airmanship. Instructing and Evaluating Airmanship. Understanding Airmanship Error. The Marks of an Airman. Appendix: LINE/LOs Checklist.