An Airman's Personal Attitude: Pilots' Point of View/Pilotu Poziuris I Asmenines Piloto Savybes (Report‪)‬

1. Introduction Historically there have been several conceptions of a good pilot. The interpretation and perceptions of a good pilot have varied, and many factors have been perceived as important in order to become a skilled pilot. F. C. Dockeray and S. Isaacs reported after conducting participant observation that "[q]uiet methodological men are among the best flyers" (Dockeray, Isaacs 1921). Rippon and Manuel at 1918 on the other hand, described the successful pilot as a high spirited and happy-go-lucky sportsman. Over the years the selection process and the tests used may serve as indicators of the different interpretations and perceptions of a good pilot (Hunter, Burke 1994; Martinussen 1996). A large number of tests have been developed over the years that measure a variety of cognitive and psychomotor abilities as well as motivation and personality (for a historical overview, see (Hunter 1989).