Director's Letter

Reviewing Human Performance Issues

To the Aviation Community

Bob Jenney describes the motivations that stimulated development of Aviation.Org and invites the reader to subscribe and participate. As noted elsewhere, there is no subscription fee.

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References Cited in the Director's Letter

Ron D. Campbell and Michael Bradshaw. Human Performance and Limitations in Aviation. London: Blackwell Science Inc., 3rd edition 2002. ISBN: 0-632-05965-6. Available from Iowa State University Press (orders@isupress.com) or Marston Book Services (+44 1235 465500). Note: 1st edition was 1991. Correspondence with Dr. Michael Bradshaw, February 2002.

Stuart Matthews, Flight Safety Foundation president and CEO. Opening remarks to FSF 55th annual International Air Safety Seminar, November 5, 2002. FSF President Calls for Renewed Attack Against 'CFIT Scourge'. In his remarks, Mr. Matthews calls for efforts to ensure full awareness of the causes of CFIT (Controlled Flight Into Terrain), and for preventative measures, including installation of terrain warning systems.

NTSB Report: DCA95MA001. ATR-72 accident, Roselawn, IN, October 31, 1994. Accident Synopsis.

Federal Aviation Regulation Part 91 Section 91.3, Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command. FAR 91.3.

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