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Analysis of the causes of poor flight discipline, case studies of the consequences, and a plan for individual improvement


Flight Discipline is the complete tool kit for any aviator, whether military, commercial, or recreational, to develop the crack discipline needed to be a safe and effective aviator. Major Tony Kern analyses the causes of poor flight discipline, gives chilling case studies of the consequences, and lays out a plan for individual improvement. Key words are italicized and review questions included for each chapter. An unequalled guide to this mainspring of good piloting.
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    9780070343719
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    978-0070343719
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    1st
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    McGraw Hill
  5. Publication date
    February 22, 1998
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    6.3 x 1.42 x 9.2 inches
  8. Print length
    352 pages
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Dr. Tony Kern is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. He has commanded KC-135 tankers, piloted B-1B bombers, and served in various operational and training capacities in his Air Force career. He has designed numerous aviation education and training programs that have been implemented across the spectrum of aviation. He also lectures and consults internationally on aviation human factors and pilot accountability. Kern holds master's degrees in public administration and military history, and a doctorate in higher education. He currently lives and instructs at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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``A skilled pilot without flight discipline is a walking time bomb.'' In case history after case history, Lt. Col. Tony Kern shows the hair-raising and often fatal consequences of sloppy flight discipline--and shows you how to make sure that you don't fall into the same traps. Flight Discipline is the perfect tool to help aviators understand flight discipline, improve their skills, and be safer and more effective flyers. It can be used by the individual pilot or in a classroom setting. Key words and concepts are italicized throughout. Chapter review questions test your understanding and summarize the main points of the chapters. Case studies illustrate the tragic consequences of sloppy discipline. The book is divided into three logical sections, each packed with essential information about the hows and whys of flight discipline: Part One: The problem and costs of poor flight discipline in aviation: what can go wrong, and why; Part Two: The anatomy of flight discipline: instruction, planning, communication, and attention management; Part Three: How to insure flight discipline: instruction, planning, communication, and attention management. Conclusion: A personal plan for safer flying. Clear check-points for individual accountability and improvement. Whether flight planning, completing checklists, managing in-flight change, or resisting organizational or peer pressures to cut corners, flight discipline is the all-important mainspring of safe and successful flight.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0070343713
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ McGraw Hill; 1st edition (February 22, 1998)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780070343719
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0070343719
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.3 x 1.42 x 9.2 inches
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jowie
5.0 out of 5 stars Flight Discipline; the Fundamental Bedrock of Cockpit Mangement
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2013
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Discipline is one often neglected but essential part in Cockpit Management.

Tony Kern managed to review this subject in its entirety. From the different aspects and perspectives this fundamental component of aviation is studied through the many sources and projections. This book thoroughly illustrate the critical need of such a subject for the completeness of aviation read. It is an essential part for threat and error reduction and definitely make you a more thorough and safer aviator.

I strongly recommend this title.
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Gorva
5.0 out of 5 stars Capt. Kern has something important to tell you...
Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2019
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A respected senior pilot recommended me this book. It's very well written, and provides pilots of all trades and experience levels good reasons to be disciplined and follow procedures.
A definite must read for airline pilots.
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Roger R. Neff
5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the very best books ever written about flight safety
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016
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This is one of the very best books ever written about flight safety. And, it has nothing to do with "stick and rudder"; it's all about thinking and making good, solid, well reasoned decisions. Every pilot needs to read this from cover to cover and apply the lessons to be learned from it.

RRN, Captain
Continental Airlines (Ret)
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Deputy Dawg
5.0 out of 5 stars Textbook!
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2019
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Foundational, textbook truths for aviation professionals. A must read for anyone involved in aviation!
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Steve Dietrich
4.0 out of 5 stars REALLY 4.5 STARS
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2003
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An excellent book about the essential discipline of flight.
I had three minor problems with the book which would not keep me from recommending it to others as a must read. I will focus on these rather than the positives because the other reviewers have done an excellent job
Several incidents would benefit from a little more data which would give the reader a better understanding of the situation.
I found the discussion of the Ron Brown crash implausable. That a crew with limited experience in ADF flying would not have selected the beacon at the airport which lay ahead and defined the MAP.
Finally , a nunber of the incidents are duplications of those in A Darker Shade of Blue. My guess is that there are enough lumps of smoking aluminum around to offer fresh meat for each of the book ie The AA 965.
These minor comments aside it is a must read
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Luis Arroyo
5.0 out of 5 stars This reading is a must for the Professional Aviator
Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2017
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Since the beginning of the book, the author got it right. Flight Discipline is the right direction to look for if you are in search of your own career development as an Aviator.
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M Golf
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2018
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Prof Kern has written The Book. We should all be reading it after Redefining Airmanship. There are no excuses.
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Michael Schembri
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic insight into professional and personal development
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2016
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Great case studies
Very relatable
Ability to capture all aviators from nil experience to fully fledged airline pilots.
Will take on many of the lessons in my everyday flying.
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Miguel Pinto
3.0 out of 5 stars Qualidade no produto e atenção ao cliente
Reviewed in Spain on July 5, 2021
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A embalagem vinha aberta, tendo o livro caído ao chão e sofrido danos. Não trazia factura.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, it definitely allows me to further enhance ...
Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2018
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Very good book, it definitely allows me to further enhance my discipline in procedures. It explains why procedures exist as well... so you could better appreciate them
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book!
Reviewed in Italy on February 2, 2018
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Very interesting and definitely eye opening to the different pilots communities, a book to refer to in the future and good guidance to pilot discipline, a topic never mentioned during initial or even in more advanced training al all levels! Thank you sir!
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Marcus Otavio Fernandes
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito boa leitura.
Reviewed in Brazil on August 28, 2014
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Muito boa leitura, direto, embasado. Vale para entusiastas e aviadores.
Recomendo, ótimo livro de consulta e referencia.

Boa leitura !
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maliprinc
5.0 out of 5 stars Flight discipline
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 2, 2014
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This is a top aviation book, well, it is a masterpiece. It is simply an amazing book. Every serious aviator should have it in his/her library.
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