Proactive Flying is a guidebook for young pilots to equip them with the non-technical skills necessary to succeed as crew members and Captains. The qualities you develop and reinforce as a crew member will determine what kind of Captain you will become.
I am a retired airline Captain with commercial experience and was the CRM program director at my airline for 15 years. Working with my team and pilots from other airlines to develop and implement initiatives to enhance flight safety was the most rewarding experience of my career. Proactive Flying reflects an ongoing desire to serve the interests of the industry I love and the pilots who are its most prized resource.
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Aviation history tells us that the flight deck errors that compromise flight safety are more likely to be rooted in deficiencies in Leadership, Communication, Situational Awareness, and Decision-Making than a lack of knowledge or skill. In addition to these traditional components of Crew Resource Management (CRM), Proactive Flying explores personal qualities such as attitude, motivation, and self-awareness and their influence in determining what kind of crew member you will be and how you will one day exercise your PIC authority.
Learn MoreGo to the App store and check out "ProactiveFlyer," the App that will feature a Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) of the important principles of "Proactive Flying" as well as regularly updated content on all things CRM.
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"...The more Proactive Flying I read, the more I realized what I was missing by not emphasizing the core elements of self-awareness, preparation, and proficiency. Captain Mike Taylor has produced a must-read manual for anyone that wants to build a foundation of professionalism based on these principles.” Neal Bloomquist, Kansas State CRM Instructor, Retired United Airlines Pilot/Instructor
"Captain Taylor's Proactive Flying ushers in the next generation of CRM. The fundamental mindsets addressed in this book facilitate the continued level of professionalism that is expected in the aviation community and deserved by the flying public..." Timothy J. Compton, Assistant Director of Aviation Sciences, Baylor Institute for Air Sciences
"Proactive Flying stands out as an unparalleled text on Crew Resource Management, offering practical applications for flight crew cockpit communications, aeronautical decision making, leadership, and situational awareness. Written in clear and accessible language, the book reflects Captain Taylor's passion for aviation safety and shares invaluable insights from his years of leadership experience..." Sheri Marshall MAS/ATP/CFII, Aviation Education Faculty, Southeast Missouri State University
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