The book has its interesting parts.

Though be aware of the anti male sentiment that revolves through out the piece, it appears that the author was a co-pilot at one time and carries a rather large chip about the past.

I am a 36 year actively flying Commercial pilot and do not see the (specifically male issues) that this portrays to be true.

Other than that it is a relatively good read.

Though there are many many other books written without the bitterness that truly give the facts.

Gary

I had read many accidents from books,via internet for my search about human factors.Fortunately,i had bought "The Naked Pilot". This book let me see my own mistakes in front of my mental mirror, as a fixed and rotary wing pilot. Although,the front cover depicts an A300 cockpit, i really think that all pilots(including lighter than air,glider pilots) should read the book. You probably do not have as many systems as B-747-400 or Tristar,but you are still human and fallible.I like to echo the title of my review again: Thank You Mr.David Beaty for conducting your knowledge and experience to us.

If you don't know anything about Human Factors in Aviation this is the book to go for! It gave me a good foundation and understanding about the various Human Factors in the Flying world.

The "Naked Pilot' is a well researched and well written book on human factors in aviation. It is very interesting to read and very educative on the topical subject of human factors. As a practitioner in the aviation industry, I found the ideas in the book very useful particularly the insights into latent predisposing to errors by managers and supervisors as well as the government.

The author clearly explains that aircraft accidents are rarely the result of one single mistake say by a pilot, but rather a chain of events involving several parties such as airline management, aircraft designers, maintenance personnel, air traffic controllers, among others. The author explains that investigations into aircraft accidents should shift from the traditional focus on what happened and who is to blame and rather address the question "why" it happened.

The book is essential reading for all stakeholders of the aviation industry as the insights it provides should help to reduce airline accidents. I particularly liked the insights into behavioural issues such as how the mind works under stress.

The book is written in a simple and easy to follow style making it understandable to both layman and experts alike.

I found the book one of the most interesting page turners ever and read it a second time right after the first. My only reservation is related with some of the comments concerning the shipping industry which are just about out of date so to speak and need to be slightly revised. I come from a seafaring career, followed by long safety and training-related shore positions with very respectable ship managing companies and am a holder of a JAR-FCL PPL(A) so I feel I can be allowed a little credit to a humble opinion. A word of warning: Read the book even if you might never want to fly again after that.