Aeronautical Decision-Making and Aviation Safety in the Alaskan Operational Sett

Description: Aeronautical Decision-Making and Aviation Safety in the Alaskan Operational Setting by Dana Atkins, Daniel Kwasi Adjekum Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Aeronautical Decision-Making and Aviation Safety in the Alaskan Operational Setting addresses real-life experiences of aviators who fly in remote settings like Alaska in the United States. It covers challenges related to aviation infrastructure affect human factors like aeronautical decision-making and its impact on aviation safety. Publisher Description Aeronautical Decision-Making and Aviation Safety in the Alaskan Operational Setting introduces the reader to the real-life experiences of aviators who fly in remote settings such as Alaska in the United States. It covers the challenges related to limited aviation infrastructure and support that affect human factors like aeronautical decision-making and its impact on aviation safety.Through a unique blend of meticulous case study analysis and semi-structured interviews with Alaskan pilots, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the proverbial challenges of flying in Alaska. It uncovers the human factors elements specific to this environment, shedding light on the factors that influence a pilots decision-making, which may contribute to the high rate of accidents in Alaska and other remote regions. The content is supported by historical and socioeconomic perspectives on remote-setting aviation operations. Global perspectives are discussed with narratives from one authors experiences flying to remote airstrips in Africa. The book concludes with practical recommendations to improve decision-making and aviation safety in these remote settings, making it a must-read for aviation professionals.This insightful research is not just for academic consumption. It is a practical guide for aviation professionals, including pilots, dispatch teams, air traffic controllers, and aviation support personnel. It offers valuable insights into the human factors involved in flying in Alaska, which can be directly applied in other aviation resource-constrained geographical regions, making it an indispensable resource for those in the field. Author Biography Dana Atkins started her career flying medevac operations to remote locations across Alaska. She has flown for numerous operators in Alaska and previously flew the Boeing 767 domestically and abroad. She currently flies the Boeing 737 for a Legacy Airline in the United States. Dana holds a Master of Science (MS) in Aviation from the University of North Dakota. Her main research interests are the human factors of bush and backcountry flying in remote settings.Daniel Kwasi Adjekum is an assistant professor in the Department of Aviation, University of North Dakota, teaching courses in crew resource management, safety management systems, and human factors. He has over 24 years of experience as a former Ghana Air Force aircraft commander and aviation safety consultant. He has experience flying the BN-2T islanders and the Fokker F-27 into remote airstrips in Africa and previously flew the Boeing 737 aircraft for an international airline. Kwasi holds a Ph.D. in aerospace sciences. He is a globally recognized subject matter expert in aviation safety and a sought-after resource for global news media on aviation safety issues. He is also an International Air Transport Association (IATA) certified Safety Management Systems (SMS) implementation and control expert. Details ISBN 1032674741 ISBN-13 9781032674742 Title Aeronautical Decision-Making and Aviation Safety in the Alaskan Operational Setting Author Dana Atkins, Daniel Kwasi Adjekum Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 108 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd GE_Item_ID:161524950; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. 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