The Killing Zone, 2nd Edition

How and Why Pilots Die

By: Paul A. Craig

Narrated by: David Marantz

This survival guide for new pilots identifies the pitfalls waiting inside the killing zone, the period from 50 to 350 flight hours when they leave their instructors behind and fly as pilot in command for the first time. Although they're privately certified, many of these unseasoned aviators are unaware of the potential accidents that lie ahead while trying to build decision-making skills on their own - many times falling victim to inexperience.

Based on the first in-depth scientific study of pilot behavior and general aviation flying accidents in over 20 years, The Killing Zone, 2nd Edition offers practical advice to help identify the time frame in which you are most likely to die. Aviation specialist Paul Craig offers rare insights into the special risks new pilots face and includes updated preventive strategies for flying through the killing zone...alive:

• New to the 2nd Edition: Dealing with Glass Cockpits; GPS Moving Maps; Collision Avoidance Systems
• Alerts you to the 12 mistakes likely to kill you
• Provides guidelines for avoiding, evading, diverting, correcting, and managing dangers
• Includes a "Pilot Personality Self-Assessment Exercise" for an individualized survival strategy

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

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WELL DONE

A very informative work that all pilots who seek to improve their flying safety should consider.

Good book. Bad narrator.

The content of the book is top notch. Gives good insight into what kills most inexperienced pilots. I had a hard time with the narrator. He had a very bland and robotic delivery.

Mandatory for ALL Pilots

I don’t care if you’re a student pilot or a seasoned veteran with tens of thousands of hours…if you haven’t read this book you’re doing yourself a disservice.

Should probably be required reading

It is a bit dry, but if every new pilot read this it would save a lot of carnage. I have had my ticket for more than 40 years and I found it VERY useful--and fascinating in an odd way.

Great listen for any stage pilot!

This book is filled with valuable information on decision making and situational awareness. From the beginning student to your commercial pilot this book is a must listen for anyone involved in aviation!