Understanding Pilot Decision-Making During Emergencies

Researchers like Clint Balog strive to understand how pilots make decisions when encountering emergencies.

Balog, assistant professor in the College of Aeronautics at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Worldwide, has discovered that pilots use a methodical, logical and disciplined approach to successfully overcome extreme, extended emergencies during flight. His research analyzes pilot risk assessment, problem-solving and decision-making skills in eight extended, extreme in-flight emergencies that ended successfully.

Learn more about aviation psychology from Balog by listening to the playback of a recent free webinar. You will receive access to the webinar after submitting your email address.

Presentation slides from the webinar are available on SlideShare, and a white paper on Balog’s research can be downloaded under the Aviation Psychology heading.