The Naked Pilot: The Human Factor in Aircraft Accidents

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Summary: Masterly, clear analysis of causes of aircrashes
Review: I was excited to read this book because I had at last found someone who was able to identify and discuss behavioural phenomena that I had noticed about myself while engaged in stressful outdoor activities: i.e. diving, flying or skydiving. I used to think it was only me and was not even aware of, for example, the word "laterality" until I read Beaty's book. I think his analysis of air accidents has wider applications in any field of human endeavour. By reflecting and becoming more aware of how we respond under stress we can achieve more through scientific analysis. One thing I found puzzling is why Beaty made no reference in the bibliography or text to another well-known book on the subject. I refer to Pilot Error, edited by the late Ronald Hurst. Was it because Beaty objects to the term "pilot error", or was it because Hurst does not refer to Beaty's work in his book? Is there some kind of professional rivalry involved or does Beaty refuse to acknowledge Hurst's contribution because he was not a pilot? There's something going on there and I'm curious to know what it is.

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Summary: The Best
Review: This is the best book on human factors by far. Most books of this genera tend to put you asleep. Well written and researched. As each human factor is explored -several accidents are then reviewed and shown how the factors played a roll in the final outcome. For those who fly this is a must have -read it and live it.

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Summary: No Naked Pilots!
Review: Unfortunatly this book doesn't hold what it promises. To everyone's disappointment, it doesn't contain pictures or discriptions of a single naked pilot. Instead they are all nicely dressed. Save your money!