It is no secret that the standard of flying in South Africa is dropping, a factor already recognized by those in authority. What is needed is not more legislation, policing and other similar such moves, but a sense of greater professionalism by pilots. Flying today, at all levels from grassroots to the top of the airline profession, demands utmost professionalism and safety consciousness. Experience is the best teacher. To obtain that one needs guidance. The very wake up call general aviation needs,especially in South Africa is a book such as written by Johan Lottering – Avoiding Fatal Flying Traps.  What you learn by reading and digesting the contents could one day very well save your life'

Tom Chalmers – Editor: World Airnews (Former corporate pilot) 

‘Avoiding Fatal Flying Traps should be prescribed study for everyone who flies. The invaluable insights it provides are brought to life with vivid case studies. The lessons that can be taken from this work will save many lives. Johan Lottering brings a lifetime of study and insight to the challenges of flying safely. This book makes his wealth of experience and expertise available to everyone who flies. It is one of the best investments in air safety any pilot can make.’ 

Guy Leitch – Editor: SA Flyer and FlightCom (Private pilot) 

‘The right attitude ensures flying safety. Should you wish to make the right attitude part of your flying career read this book, then read it again. Only then you can allow others with safety into your aircraft.’ 

Wouter Botes – Announcer: Radio Pretoria (Commercial pilot) 

The Talmud states that if someone saves a life it is as if that person saved the whole world.  It is my considered opinion both as a commercial instrument rated pilot and as a senior aviation medical examiner that this book will save many lives not only by virtue of its ease of reading, but more importantly by highlighting common avoidable mistakes. 

Prof. Barry Jacobson - MBChB, MMed, FRCS, PhD  

President Southern African Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis 

Senior Aviation Medical Examiner 

Consultant to Institute of Aviation medicine