Air Show Performers: Safety, Risk Management, and Psychological Factors

Air shows are high-risk activities that require careful planning to ensure safety. This book provides a comprehensive overview of safety in the international air show community, covering safety cultural variables, risk parameters, and human performance factors. It offers insights from experienced professionals and promotes a culture of excellence in safety management.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 07 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Air shows are high-risk activities that require meticulous consideration of the safety of the general public, spectators, and flying and nonflying participants. Any attempt at impromptu, ad hoc, unrehearsed, or unplanned execution must be avoided at all costs. This comprehensive book provides a holistic overview of the state of safety within the international air show community. It aims to bridge the knowledge gap in safety management and impart valuable insights to the aviation sector and other high-risk and high-performance industries. The book delves into risk assessment, psychological aspects, and mindfulness techniques employed by air show performers to ensure safe and effective performances. It highlights the transformative power of a resilient safety culture in shaping the mentality of the air show community, leading to the delivery of safer and more spectacular air show events. The reader will gain a deep understanding of the various safety issues that arise in air shows, making this book an essential resource for professionals within the international air show community, including nonflying participants. Its appeal extends to practitioners in aviation, health and safety, and events management.
Jacques Bothelin, the French Aerobatic Jet Team Leader and Honorary Board Member of the European Airshow Council, has expressed his high regard for this book, stating that it will undoubtedly become a valuable reference and source of inspiration for future generations of Display Pilots. Manolis Karachalios, a former Display Pilot for the Hellenic Air Forces F-16 Demo Team "ZEUS" during the 2010–2012 display seasons, holds a Master's degree.

Weight: 620g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032556147