Provides an understanding of the general concepts of how expertise and decision making and can be used in complex situations requiring highly skilled human operators in a risky environment.

This work centres on what are seen nowadays as the key issues in good airmanship - individual pilot judgement and balanced teamwork in the flightdeck (crew resource management) - for safe civil aviation.

'It is often difficult to explain why we do things which later examination clearly shows to be wrong, particularly when lives are being put at risk, even if he doesn't provide all the answers Richard Jensen offers worthwhile guidance to those who wish to enhance their understanding and airmanship.' Aerospace 'The author, well qualified to write on this topic, has combined piloting experience with research to produce a book that should interest everyone involved with the selection and training...this book is a valuable contribution to the field...training establishments should acquire this book, and flying instructors should be encouraged to read it.' Canadian Aeronautics and Space Journal '...the first book to comprehensively approach the entire milieu of aviation behaviour and psychology...easy to read and full of examples of mistakes made in every part of the aviation spectrum...This book belongs on your bookshelf.' Aviation, Space and Environmental Medicine