Commercial air travel remains one of the safest modes of transportation. But accidents, though rare, offer vital insights into safety and human performance., thanks to advancements in aircraft design, pilot training, air traffic control, and safety regulations. General aviation doesn’t fare so well and for good reason. In most cases, the aircraft are different, the … Read more

Bruce Landsberg’s Learning From Icarus is a rare breed of aviation book. It is equally compelling for seasoned pilots, aspiring aviators, and safety professionals. Landsberg, retired NTSB vice-chair and past President of the AOPA Air Safety Institute, delivers an essential flight manual for the human psyche. The structure of the book follows a logical progression. … Read more