In this unique book, the authors' reflective insights provide the basis for a
program of risk management, sound decision making, and judgment. Richard Collins
and Patrick Bradley share both good and bad decisions they've made throughout
their flying careers. Through their personal anecdotes, stories, and familiar
writing style, readers will absorb the information without even realizing
they're being taught some of the most valuable lessons in their aviation career.
Concluding with this quote, this unique book by pilots Richard Collins and
Patrick Bradley explores common misconceptions regarding risks and show what the
actual risks are and why. It is impossible to eliminate all risks from any
activity - especially one as dynamic as flying - but it can be minimized
significantly.
The authors share both good and bad decisions they've made throughout their
flying careers, which pay big dividends in the risk management business and
minimize the potential for mishaps. "I remember once musing through my logbook
and coming to the realization that every trip I canceled, and every diversion I
made, was on an outbound trip. Sliding for home plate, I made it every time.
Certainly I had to ask myself if that was an indication of a double standard."
This kind of reflective insight is the basis for a program for risk
management, sound decision making, and judgment. A pilot may take a known risk
in exchange for greater utility. But first, it is essential to understand what
the true risks are in each situation; they are not always apparent. Coauthors
Collins and Bradley bring together varied experiences and different perspectives
in their consideration of the risks in each phase of flight, including
preflight, takeoff, en route portions of both VFR and IFR flight, approach and
arrival, landings, and more. Particular high-risk areas are evaluated as well,
including night flight, aerobatics, mid-air collision possibilities, special
weather considerations, and human factors.
By sharing personal experiences, reviewing statistics and accident reports,
and playing "what if?" - this book shows you how to achieve increased utility
and a higher level of safety in your flight. Originally written in 1989 (first
edition title, Pilot Upgrade),
this book has been updated in 2001.
"There is no doubt that the demands on controlling an airplane can be
great, but they pale in comparison to the rewards. Consider risk management just
one part of the most enjoyable and rewarding challenges left around today."
Soft cover, 268 pages, indexed.
Also by Richard Collins and Patrick Bradley: Instrument
Flying Refresher