Flight 17's Voice Recorder

Airline pilots are often considered as cultural icons: focused precise and reliable. What airline passenger doesnt feel a sense of assurance when the confident informative voice of the captain issues out over the P.A. system? But what if your captain greeted you with these words: Good morning ladies and gentlemen. This is Captain Carlin. We have a routine flight plan today but Im totally strung out. You see I couldnt sleep last night havent been able to sleep for over a month now. The mess Im making of my life depresses me. Ive screwed up my life and I feel everything is falling apart. I really think Im going crazy. Now sit back and relax. If you have any questions dont hesitate to ask. Suddenly the friendly skies take on an air of turbulence. Mental problems and cockpit crew are two phrases that should not share the same sentence. This book takes a hard look at an issue rarely discussed in the airline industry.