Tom Turner's Aero-Craft 101: Bad Attitudes

The Federal Aviation Administration identifies five personality styles -- or pilot attitudes -- that it calls "hazardous" to flying safety. Each "bad attitude" highlights traits that can inhibit good decision making.

In many cases, however, it's these very traits that make a pilot begin flying in the first place. It's important, then, to be able to recognize the signs of "bad attitudes" in yourself so you can avoid being blinded by your own decision-making style. Further, although the FAA does not explore this in its publications, there are times when elements of these so-called "bad attitudes" can improve safety in the cockpit.

Today, ANN's Master CFI Tom Turner discusses the five hazardous pilot attitudes, how we can recognize them in ourselves, and how we can use this knowledge to make *better* decisions in flight.

This feature is in addition to our daily news briefing -- available in either a quick "Touch And Go" format, or an expanded Aero-Briefing -- where you'll hear these stories:

Atlantis heads home with a "job-well-done."

The first female space tourist is set for launch...

And a US Air Force Base in Germany grounds all flights after an F-16 pilot is forced to eject.

...And more.

ANN Daily Touch N Go: 09.18.06 (ANN's Short-Form Daily News Program)

ANN Daily Aero-Briefing: 09.18.06 (ANN's Long-Form Daily News Program)

ANN Special Feature -- Tom Turner's Aero-Craft 101: 09.18.06 (ANN Special Feature, on the five "bad attitudes" identified by the FAA.)

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