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Book SynopsisAir shows are high-risk activities that must be conducted with careful thought towards the general public, spectators, and flying and nonflying participants to ensure that the activity is as safe as reasonably possible. The impromptu, ad hoc, unrehearsed or unplanned must never be attempted. This book offers a holistic overview of the state of safety, including safety cultural variables, safety risk parameters, and human performance factors, in the international air show community.
This book aims to close the knowledge gap on safety management in air shows. It imparts to the aviation sector and other high-risk and high-performance industries the experience and knowledge that airshow performers have gained regarding risk assessment, psychological aspects, and mindfulness techniques used for safe and effective performances. The book highlights how resilient safety culture can change the air show community''s mentality to deliver safer and more spectacular air show events and pr
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"The analysis of the obvious professionalism airshow performers need to have, especially in the context of safety, is extended by the author to risk management and psychological factors. This addition, based on his extensive experience as a display pilot, a display director, and a coach, will inspire the airshow world."
- Gilbert Buekenberghs Honorary Chairman of the European Airshow Council, ICAS Sword of Excellence Recipient, Airshow Organizer 1975-2023
"Airshow World is governed by 2 key words Quality and Safety…I don’t know which to name first because one does not work without the other…
I was privileged to meet Manolis when he strongly involved himself in helping me organize a display of my Jet Team in Athens….since that day, his dedication to promoting Quality and Safety of Airshows has been superb !!! Especially through his research and involvement in EAC…
For sure, this book will become a reference and a source of inspiration for future generations of Display Pilots."
- Jacques Bothelin, French Aerobatic Jet Team Leader, Honorary Board Member European Airshow Council
Table of Contents1. The Evolution of Air Show Performers 2. Risk Management 3. Air Show Culture 4. Psychological Factors 5. Mindfulness 6. Epic Survivals 7. The Evolution of Air Shows: From Thrilling Spectacle to Safe and Sustainable Exhibition 8. Concluding Remarks
