Download or read book In My Seat A Pilot s Story from September 10th 11th written by Megan Ann Scheibner and published by . This book was released on 2012-09-11 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Steve Scheibner went to bed September 10, 2001, with his bags packed and ready to go. He was scheduled to be the pilot on "American Airlines Flight 11 the next day. When he woke in the morning, however, a rare last-minute substitution meant 'someone else' would pilot that plane--the first plane that hit the World Trade Center on 9/11.... His powerful and moving testimony of God's providence will inspire you to examine your own life in light of eternity."--P. [4] of cover.
Download or read book From the Pilot s Seat written by Fletcher McKenzie and published by Penguin Random House New Zealand Limited. This book was released on 2023-08-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aviation safety expert and keen pilot Fletcher McKenzie has interviewed 23 Kiwi pilots who have worked around the world and are record-breakers of different kinds. Put yourself in the pilot seat and experience the intense thrills, the pleasures and the near misses of lifetimes spent in the air! The pilots represent a range of flying eras, aircraft and experiences - from the Second World War to the present day, from one of the original Dambusters to flying Richard Branson's private jet. Stories involve gliders, fighter jets, private aircraft, top-dressing planes, helicopters and many military aircraft, including the famous F-18 from Top Gun.
Download or read book The Right Seat written by Avram Goldstein and published by Avva. This book was released on 1986 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book In My Seat written by Megan Ann Scheibner and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As a pilot for American Airlines, Steve was very close to the events of September 11th, 2001. Originally scheduled to be the First Officer on Flight 11, the first plane to hit the World Trade Center, Steve knows first hand what it means to have someone die in his place, not once, but twice. His powerful and moving testimony of God's provision will inspire you to examine your own life in the light of eternity.
Download or read book Aircraft Command Techniques Gaining Leadership Skills to Fly the Left Seat written by Sal J Fallucco and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title was first published in 2002: A comprehensive examination of the characteristics of the experienced captain. Each chapter begins with an appropriate and relevant anecdote that is analogous to the chapter's main theme. It then progresses to the chapter's main objective and finishes with a scenario that the reader must try to solve from a captain's perspective. Immediately following each of these scenarios, the reader is presented with a number of considerations that should be evaluated when solving the problem. The intent is to help the pilot practice thinking as a captain. Offering a wealth of practical guidance, this book is an ideal platform for pilots or indeed, anyone interested in how leadership and management skills are used to achieve excellence. The reader should gain important command skills and learn how to apply these skills to routine and unexpected situations, in the same way in which an experienced captain would.
Download or read book Skyfaring written by Mark Vanhoenacker and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A poetic and nuanced exploration of the human experience of flight that reminds us of the full imaginative weight of our most ordinary journeys—and reawakens our capacity to be amazed. The twenty-first century has relegated airplane flight—a once remarkable feat of human ingenuity—to the realm of the mundane. Mark Vanhoenacker, a 747 pilot who left academia and a career in the business world to pursue his childhood dream of flight, asks us to reimagine what we—both as pilots and as passengers—are actually doing when we enter the world between departure and discovery. In a seamless fusion of history, politics, geography, meteorology, ecology, family, and physics, Vanhoenacker vaults across geographical and cultural boundaries; above mountains, oceans, and deserts; through snow, wind, and rain, renewing a simultaneously humbling and almost superhuman activity that affords us unparalleled perspectives on the planet we inhabit and the communities we form.
Download or read book By the Seat of My Pants A Pilot s Progress from 1917 to 1930 written by Dean C. Smith and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2020-01-21 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the Seat of My Pants is Dean Smith's story of his life as a flying cadet in WWI, an airmail pilot in the 1920's and, lastly, as the lead aviator in Admiral Byrd's 1928 Antarctic expedition. Told in a self-deprecating style with a matter of fact sense of humor, it is an engaging read from start to finish. Passages describe airmail runs heading West with no maps or runways available, and Smith's interesting take on the Byrd Expedition is a version of events not in the official records. Indeed, Smith claims his log-diary, which mysteriously went missing once the party returned stateside, was most likely stolen by Byrd himself lest it conflict with his narrative of the expedition.
Download or read book Ask the Pilot written by Patrick Smith and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2004 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though we routinely take to the air, for many of us flying remains a mystery. Few of us understand the how and why of jetting from New York to London in six hours. How does a plane stay in the air? Can turbulence bring it down? What is windshear? How good are the security checks? Patrick Smith, an airline pilot and author of Salon.com's popular column, "Ask the Pilot," unravels the secrets and tells you all there is to know about the strange and fascinating world of commercial flight. He offers: A nuts and bolts explanation of how planes fly Insights into safety and security Straight talk about turbulence, air traffic control, windshear, and crashes The history, color, and controversy of the world's airlines The awe and oddity of being a pilot The poetry and drama of airplanes, airports, and traveling abroad In a series of frank, often funny explanations and essays, Smith speaks eloquently to our fears and curiosities, incorporating anecdotes, memoir, and a life's passion for flight. He tackles our toughest concerns, debunks conspiracy theories and myths, and in a rarely heard voice dares to return a dash of romance and glamour to air travel.
Download or read book Flying Safety written by and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ferry Pilot written by Kerry McCauley and published by . This book was released on 2022-06-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kerry McCauley has the job most pilots only dream of; delivering small used aircraft to locations around the world. In his 30 years an international ferry pilot, Kerry has delivered almost every kind of airplane you can name to almost every location you can think of. In his long career Kerry battled fuel system malfunctions over the Atlantic, a total electrical failure at night over the Sahara, getting lost over Africa and being struck by lightning off the coast of Portugal. Kerry's almost insatiable, reckless quest for danger and adventure also led to putting international smuggler and bank robber on his resume. Kerry found the answer to the question "what could possibly go wrong?" time and time again. But his skill, ingenuity and luck were what allowed him to survive the countless mishaps, catastrophes and close calls including a nearly fatal plane crash. While "Ferry Pilot" is an account of one man's crazy thirst for thrills and adventure, his coming to grips with the dangerous nature of his career and just how much he wants to test the depth of his luck bag. It's also a portrait of the perseverance and bravery of a devoted family man who lost many close friends and his first wife to the dangerous skies.
Download or read book The Effects of Motion and G seat Cues on Pilot Simulator Performance of Three Piloting Tasks written by Thomas W. Showalter and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book LASORS 2006 written by Civil Aviation Authority: Personnel Licensing Department - Flight Crew and published by The Stationery Office. This book was released on 2005-12-02 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication contains training guidance for flight crew wishing to obtain a pilots licence in the UK and training providers of both UK National and JAA requirements in the field of flight crew licensing, with the associated rules and regulations. It is divided into two main sections dealing with: licensing, administration and standardisation procedures employed by the Safety Regulation Group, including references to JAR-FCL (European Joint Aviation Requirements for Flight Crew Licensing) documentation; and operating requirements and safety practice standards in the preparation for flight, with data from established information sources such as aeronautical information circulars and CAA safety sense leaflets.
Download or read book Naval Aviation News written by and published by . This book was released on 1952 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Cleared for Takeoff written by Roger Smith and published by SD. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of aviation with this insightful short guide, tailored for those who dream of a career amidst the clouds. This short book is your co-pilot, navigating through the vast and intricate realm of piloting, from the fundamental principles of flight to the advanced cockpit technologies that define modern aviation. Within these pages lies a treasure trove of knowledge, experiences, and wisdom, meticulously curated to guide aspiring aviators in their quest to join the ranks of professional pilots. The narrative takes you under its wing, revealing the nuances of pilot conversations, the art of navigation, and the science that keeps aircraft soaring. Discover what it takes to communicate with air traffic control, manage a crew, and handle the unexpected challenges that come with the pilot's territory. Learn about the economic realities, the personal and professional rewards, and the continuous pursuit of growth that shapes a pilot's life. This book doesn't just chart a course; it inspires. It delves into the environmental responsibilities of flying, the importance of mentorship, and the legacy every pilot leaves behind. It's a call to those who look skyward with ambition, offering a glimpse into the camaraderie, the lifelong learning, and the joy that a career in aviation holds. For anyone standing at the threshold of this dynamic profession, this guide serves as a beacon, illuminating the path to achieving the extraordinary. It's an invitation to take flight into a future where the sky is not a limit but a beginning-a boundless expanse waiting to be explored by the next generation of pilots. So, fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff; your adventure in aviation awaits.
Download or read book Approach written by and published by . This book was released on 1957 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The naval aviation safety review.
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