Accident prevention -- Information assimilation and processing -- Human error -- Communication -- Stress -- Decision making -- Leadership and team behaviour -- Fatigue and alertness management -- Recommendation by the German Airline Pilot's Association.

What is for a professional pilot required to fly as safe as possible? Written by pilots the book gives a detailed introduction into the basics of accident prevention in air traffic. Explicit background knowledge as well as detailed listings of safety relevant features in human behaviour are included.