Airline pilot and author J.J. Madison has seen it all and has been taking plenty of notes along the way. J. J. shares insightful and amusing insights in his new book 'Yikes! 100 Smart Pilots and the Dumb Things They Did Yet Live to Tell About Them,' which analyzes NASA ASRS reports to highlight common cognitive errors and overconfidence in aviation. He also discusses the Victor Kilo Fund, which provides scholarships for aspiring pilots, emphasizing the need for financial support in aviation education.

To order a copy of 'Yikes! 100 Smart Pilots and the Dumb Things They Did Yet Live to Tell About Them' visit www.www.yikesthebook.com.

Or to find out more about the Victor Kilo Fund, visit www.victorkilofund.org

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Aviation and Mentorship

03:02 The Journey to Becoming a Pilot

06:06 Learning from Mistakes in Aviation

09:05 The Role of Mentorship in Aviation Training

12:03 Analyzing NASA Reports for Safety Insights

14:47 The Genesis of the Book 'Yikes!'

17:54 Common Cognitive Errors in Aviation

21:07 Overconfidence and Its Consequences

24:03 The Importance of Declaring Emergencies

27:09 The Victor Kilo Fund and Giving Back

29:59 Final Thoughts and Advice for Aspiring Pilots

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