Dr. Paul A. Craig, a longtime pilot, flight instructor, aviation educator, and author, designed and conducted the extensive pilot study that uncovered the Killing Zone. Driven by a lifelong concern with the high accident rate among general aviation pilots, Dr. Craig has conducted research projects for universities, the FAA, and NASA that has targeted the problem. Since 2002, he has worked as the principal investigator for NASA projects investigating scenario-based flight training, competency-based flight training, Technically Advanced Aircraft, ADS-B implementation, and teamwork among aviation disciplines. Dr. Craig is an Airline Transport Pilot and Gold Seal Flight Instructor for multiengine, instrument, and seaplane. He has twice been named an FAA District Flight Instructor of the Year. Dr. Craig won the NASA "Turning Goals into Reality" award in 2005 and the Wheatley Award as the nation's most outstanding aviation educator in 2004. He is a frequent speaker to flight instructors and others on improving flight training and safety. He is the author of Pilot in Command; Be a Better Pilot; Stalls & Spins; Multiengine Flying, 3rd Edition; and Controlling Pilot Error - Situation Awareness and Light Airplane Navigation Essentials.

The Killing Zone Available Safety and Actual Safety The Dangers Continued VFR into IFR Conditions Maneuvering Flight Takeoff and Climb Approach and Landing Runway Incursion Mid-air collision Fuel Management Pilot Health, Alcohol and Drugs Night Flying Ice Effects of Advanced Flight Training Instrument Flight & CFIT Advanced Aircraft Accidents Pilot Personality Airmanship