Redefining Airmanship

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.

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.