Airmanship is skill and knowledge applied to aerial navigation, similar to seamanship in maritime navigation. Airmanship covers a broad range of desirable behaviors and abilities in an aviator. It is not simply a measure of skill or technique, but also a measure of a pilot’s awareness of the aircraft, the environment in which it operates, and of his own capabilities.
Airmanship can be defined as:
* A sound acquaintance with the principles of flight,
* The ability to operate an airplane with competence and precision both on the ground and in the air, and
* The exercise of sound judgment that
results in optimal operational safety and efficiency.
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