Table of contents

Chapter 1: Introduction to CFIT.
Chapter 2: Weather.
Chapter 3: VFR to IFR.
Chapter 4: Situational Awareness and Complacency.
Chapter 5: Crew Resource Management.
Chapter 6: Automation.
Chapter 7: Equipment Problems.
Chapter 8: Controller Error.
Chapter 9: Problems with Instrument Procedures.
Chapter 10: Planning and Time.

Biographical note

Daryl R. Smith, Ph.D., is a pilot, human factors engineer, aviation psychology professor, and lieutenant colonel at the United States Air Force Academy, where he teaches a number of performance-related courses to the next generation of warrior pilots. He has flown and instructed in multi-engine crewed aircraft as well as trainers. He resides near Colorado Springs with his wife Laura and children Ryan, Stephanie, and Andrew.

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