Table of contents

Series Introduction
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Chapter 1: The Approach and Landing Challenge
Chapter 2: Approach Plans: Got One?
Chapter 3: Stability is the Key
Chapter 4: Communication Keys to a Successful Approach
Chapter 5: Performance Considerations Chapter 6: The Big and Small of It: Operations at Large Airports and Nontowered Fields
Chapter 7: Midair Collision Avoidance
Chapter 8: Missed Approach: Routine Action or Your Last Chance
Chapter 9: Wake Turbulance and Windshear
Chapter 10: Sensory Problems and Landing Illusions
Afterword: Why Be Average?
Index

Biographical note

Tony Kern is Editor of the Controlling Pilot Error Series. He is the Director of Aviation Safety for the U.S. Forest Service and the author of three bestselling McGraw-Hill aviation human factors titles: Redefining Airmanship, Flight Discipline, and Rogue Pilot.

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Understand and master a critical stage of flight:* Procedural perfection—learn the right way to set up approach and landing* What you must know about stabilized approach—what it is, when a pilot has and has not achieved it* Learn recognition keys to avert, correct, or survive AL disasters* How time management and decision making can make all the difference* ATC/pilot communication in the AL phase—why it is essential* Perform life-saving self-assessment of AL skills and preparedness* ALL essential techniques and skills explained in detailFAST & FOCUSED RX FOR PILOT ERRORThe 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 setsBEST FOR PILOTSBUILD YOUR KNOWLEDGE BASEINCREASE YOUR CONFIDENCESHARPEN YOUR SKILLSLEARN LIFESAVING TIPS

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