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Explores the human side of aviation, uncovering the mindset, judgment, and teamwork that define airmanship beyond technical skills and procedures Reveals exclusive insights from over 1,200 hours of jump seat observations and interviews with pilots, flight attendants, and crew members across diverse flight operations Understands how communication, collaboration, and situational awareness contribute to flight safety and the seamless operation of aircraft Shows to the reader the unwritten rules of the cockpit and the quiet professionalism that shapes the culture of aviation Details real-world stories and ethnographic research that illuminate the challenges, decisions, and dynamics of life in the sky

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Vegard Nergård is a Professor of Aviation at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. With over 16 years of experience in aviation education, he was central in establishing UiT’s master’s programme in Aviation in 2015. He currently serves as Head of the Aviation and Drone Research group at the Department of Technology and Safety (ITS), UiT, where he oversees one of Norway’s leading academic environments for aviation studies. His research focuses on airmanship, aviation safety, and pilot training, with a particular emphasis on Arctic conditions and environments.

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