What Readers Are Saying

“Overall, I thought it was a great work that mirrors the learning process of military aviation by learning and presenting lessons/techniques through a detailed review of mishaps and investigations. I found the book to be an easy read that introduced the standards, reflected it in short, relevant case studies, and then aligned it the history of critical thinking as it evolved. A must-read for those looking to broaden their perspective on critical thinking skills and the pitfalls that we encounter in many vital decision-making processes.
I can certainly understand where this could fit in a critical thinking course allowing for simultaneous discussion of the standards, critical decision case study examples, and then the philosophies that evolved to support each. You have woven the examples well and demonstrated the “Swiss cheese” model that we all learned in our safety officer courses within aviation.”
— Rick Neitzey, Colonel, USMC (Ret), Test Pilot, Squadron Commander, Chief Operations Officer

“I like your approach with this book. I have always been interested in the study of accidents (esp aircraft/spacecraft) but in light of your take, I find other investigations lacking the key ingredient of the ‘why’ in regard to communication. They will note communication problems and many other technical mistakes, but your idea goes deeper into the ‘why.’ For me, it can give me more tools in the control room, for instance, as I try to read the mood of the room, which has always been a key mitigator.”
— Cal Metz, Flight Test Engineer (B-1B, X-31, F/A-18, P-8, and others)

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