Product 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.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #318054 in Books
• Published on: 1997-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 463 pages

Review
``(Airmanship) is a unique work, which, perhaps for the first time, begins to define the professional ethos of being an airman.'' (Nance, John J. Author of Blind Trust and ABC News Aviation Consultant )

``Kern hits the mark with the focus on individual responsibility and airmanship. . .'' ``There is no improvement like self-improvement, and ``Airmanship'' hits the critical points on complacency, discipline, and pilot judgment'' (Brigadier General Chuck Yeager )

From the Back Cover
Here, for the first time, is a systematic model of professional airmanship, for all pockets of the aviation community. With this book as a guide, you too will develop the "right stuff" for today's complex world of flight. Step by step, system by system, the book shows you how to: Use history's greatest flyers as role models--and follow in their footsteps; Define standards and measurements for success; Understand specific aspects of airmanship, using case studies and lessons learned; Handle peer pressure, lack of time, and stress; Reduce errors and aid decision-making; Manage risks; Evaluate your own performance; Illuminate a path for self-improvement; Advance your career. Redefining Airmanship gives you a holistic model of good airmanship and shows you how to use that model to measure and improve your performance. Using the book's Individual Improvement Plan, you can increase your confidence. . .develop flight discipline. . .understand your aircraft. . .know your crew's strengths and weaknesses. . .be an effective team manager. . .and achieve your personal best as an airman.

About the Author
Aviation Human Factors authority, former U.S. Air Force Lt. Colonel

Customer Reviews

Outstanding single-source document for professional flyers!
Tony Kern has written a detailed, yet compelling, story for airmanship in the 21st century. His research is thorough, his examples are vivid, and his personal experience ties them together. As a safety professional, I was amazed to see that almost all of his "lessons learned" could be applied to ground operations, as well as flight. Wish I'd written the book!

Every active pilot and future pilot should read this book.
Tony Kern has managed to pull together the wisdom and experience of "the best" pilots around. His use of case studies of real pilots and real situations includes examples from the military, commercial, and geneal aviation communities. In short, the book is useful for any pilot whether they are working toward their private pilot license or are employed as a senior airline captain. For many pilots, it will reinforce what they already know and practice but for many, it will provide the opportunity to become "old" pilots. If you fly, read the book.

A must read for the complete pilot.
A rare resource for insite into avaitions most critical element: The Pilot. No where else in aviation literature has someone captured the standards for professional airmanship. Kern gives the route to complete airmanship, whether you fly a Cub, or an SR-71. A valuable resource and asset for all training department libraries.