Download or read book Contractions written by United States. Federal Aviation Administration and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Growing Up Boeing written by Rebecca Wallick and published by . This book was released on 2014-02-07 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part memoir, part biography, Growing Up Boeing tells the story of the pioneers of the Golden Age of commercial jet transports from an insider's perspective. Take a nostalgic flight back in time to the dawn of the jet age-1950s through 1980s-when the best experimental test pilots flew by the seat of their pants, putting new commercial jets through tests that stressed and pushed the edge of performance envelopes, discovering their limits and tolerances. Fly along on demonstration and proving flights as the test pilots help Boeing sell the airplanes to airlines around the world, meeting a few celebrities along the way. See how they lived their lives in the air and on the ground-their adventurous spirits, need for speed, leisure activities and families. Secrets big and small are revealed, as are hair-raising moments when the hazards, the incidents, near accidents, and tragic events inherent in exploring the limits of aeronautical technology and new airplane designs are described. This artfully narrated account breathes life into the extremely personal and human experiences that have, in some magical way, been shared at some level by so many, and provides more than a hint of what has made this aircraft manufacturer legendary.

Download or read book Flight Failure written by Donald J. Porter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-05-19 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former aircraft engineer exposes the dangerous breakdown in airline safety due to lapses in maintenance and quality control. This book chronicles maintenance-related accidents –including the recent Boeing 737 MAX accidents –caused by individual, corporate, or governmental negligence and brings the industry's current state of affairs into sharp focus.The author, a former aviation engineer specializing in aircraft fault diagnosis and maintenance planning, examines how failures of the smallest of parts have brought down airliners, explaining sometimes esoteric mechanical issues for readers with no technical background. Vividly describing the terror of accidents and close calls, the author then follows the painstaking investigations to determine causes. He focuses on maintenance errors, which rank as one of the top three causes of airline accidents, and points to the factors that have led to an alarming situation-- continued reduction of licensed mechanics, the shutting down of maintenance bases in the United States, and the outsourcing of maintenance to lowballing contractors. Outsourcing has forced thousands of licensed mechanics into retirement or different careers. For those mechanics still employed in the United States, the ever-present threat to their jobs does nothing to cultivate loyalty to an employer and devotion to a task. The Federal Aviation Administration, which should be overseeing quality control, is caught in a conflicted dual role--charged with regulating safety on the one hand and assuring the fiscal stability of airlines on the other. This disturbing wakeup call for improved airline safety standards highlights the critical importance of attention to detail. Porter recommends that the numbers and job security of airline mechanics be increased and that they be vested with an authority level akin to medical professionals.

Download or read book Commercial Aviation in the Jet Era and the Systems that Make it Possible written by Thomas Filburn and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses the multiple systems that make commercial jet travel safe and convenient. The author starts by tracing the evolution of commercial jets from the Boeing 707 to the double decker Airbus A380. The next 7 chapters discuss flight controls, along with the high lift surfaces (flaps and slats) that are essential to allow high speed, low drag aircraft to take-off and land. The other systems include Engines/Nacelles, Cabin Pressurization and Air Conditioning systems, Landing Gear and brakes, Fuel Systems, Instruments/Sensors, and finally Deicing systems for the wings, nacelles and external air speed sensors. Case studies describe a significant accident that arose from a failure in the various systems described. The final chapter summarizes the past 60 years of jet travel and describe how these systems have created a cheaper, safer mode of travel than any other.

Download or read book Airlines of the Jet Age written by R.E.G. Davies and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2016-08-24 with total page 1020 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Airlines of the Jet Age provides the first comprehensive history of the world's airlines from the early 1960s to the present day. It begins with an informative introductory chapter on the infancy of flight and the development of air-transport craft used during the First and Second World Wars, and then wings into the "first" Jet Age--the advent of jet airlines. It continues through the "second" Jet Age of wide-bodied aircraft, such as the Boeing 747 and DC-10, and closes with the introduction of the "third" Jet Age, which begins with the giant double-decked Airbus A380. This reference book is an unparalelled reference for aviation buffs, covering airlines around the globe and throughout the modern eras of human flight. The last book written by renowned airline historian R.E.G. Davies, Airlines of the Jet Age is the ultimate resource for information and insight on modern air transport.

Download or read book The Leading Edge written by Walter J. Boyne and published by Stewart, Tabori, & Chang. This book was released on 1986 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retells the story of the developments and inventors that made flight a reality.

Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World s Commercial Aircraft written by William Green and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Air Transportation written by Alexander T. Wells and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 598 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its sixth edition, Air Transportation by John Wensveen is a proven textbook that offers a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of air transportation management. In addition to explaining the fundamentals, this book now takes the reader to the leading edge of the discipline, using past and present trends to forecast future challenges the industry may face and encouraging the reader to really think about the decisions a manager implements. The Sixth Edition contains updated material on airline passenger marketing, labor relations, financing and heightened security precautions. Arranged in sharply focused parts and accessible sections, the exposition is clear and reader-friendly. Air Transportation is suitable for almost all aviation programs that feature business and management, modular courses and distance learning programmes, or for self-directed study and continuing personal professional development.

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Download or read book Become A Flight Attendant written by Airline Crew Jobs and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2022 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine having the best career in the world. A career of high pay, world travel, time off, and amazing perks. Since 2014 'Become A Flight Attendant' has helped thousands of candidates get prepared quickly and easily for their Flight Attendant interviews and become Airline Crew. Written by current Airline Professionals and HR Personnel who are PASSIONATE about helping good people into this exciting role. This structured guide contains EVERYTHING you need to know about the Flight Attendant interview process and how to pass it. We will teach you the tips, the secrets and give you the tools that will give you the edge over the other candidates. The guide contains: One of the WORLD'S LARGEST FLIGHT ATTENDANT INTERVIEW QUESTION BANKS! Over 400 actual past interview questions from many of the World's leading airlines including: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Air Asia, JetBlue, Delta Air Lines, Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Lufthansa, Japan Airlines, Indigo Airlines, American Airlines, Air India, Korean Air, Fly Dubai, Air New Zealand, United Airlines Alaska Airlines, US Airways, Mesa Air, SkyWest Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, SpiceJet Airlines, Air Canada, Air Transat, Egypt Air, British Airways, Malaysian Airlines, Pinnacle Airlines - 100's of interview questions for you to think about BEFORE the interview. WE have done the interview question research for you, saving you research time. For those who find it hard to think of great interview answers, we've even included 100s of fantastic ANSWER IDEAS to adapt into your own answers. Rapidly increasing the quality of your interview answers and saving you preparation time. The guide also covers everything you need to know about the Flight Attendant interview process including: what to wear, what to bring with you, what technical/airline knowledge you need to know before the interview and much more. So is it time to start your new and exciting career as an Airline Flight Attendant? We'll be right with you every step of the way. Take the first step towards your exciting new life. Pass the interview, live the dream.

Download or read book Case Study in Aircraft Design written by and published by AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics). This book was released on 1978 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the Boeing 727, including the aerodynamic configuration development and some of the major decisions encompassing the total program.

Download or read book The Road to the 707 written by William H. Cook and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book outlines the critical engineering discoveries leading to the jet transport age - from observations of birds in flight to modern jet transports. Starting with the Wright Brothers, it traces a path to the Boeing XB-47 swept-wing jet bomber, ending with the first generation of commercial jet transports: the Comet, the Convair 990, the DC-8, and the 707. Chapters include: The Pioneers; Airmail and the Early Transports; The 247 Airliners; The DC-3 and the Four-Engine Transports; The Four-Engine Bombers; The War Years; The Turbo-Jet Engine; The GE TG-180 Jet Engine; The Boeing High-Speed Wind Tunnel; The Swept Wing; The Jet Bomber; The Dash-80 Prototype; The 707-DC-8 Competition; and The Fan Engine. A clearly-written and easy-to-read book that is a must-read for all aircraft enthusiasts. William H. Cook started working for Boeing Engineering in 1938. There he held many prominent positions, including Manager of High-speed Wind Tunnel Design; B-29 Assistant Project Engineer; XB-47 Aerodynamics Unit Chief; and Chief of Technical Staff, Transport Division. Cook retired in 1974, but his engineering expertise is still in use today.