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How to Land a Plane by Mark Vanhoenacker (2019, Hardcover)
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 9781615195466
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Experiment LLC, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
1615195467
ISBN-13
9781615195466
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13038436915
Product Key Features
Book Title
How to Land a Plane
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Special Interest / Adventure, Aviation / General, Food, Lodging & Transportation / General, Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction
Publication Year
2019
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel, Transportation
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
7.2 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2018-056935
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
The Daily Mail and The Spectator Book of the Year, 2017 A Points Guy Best Travel Book of 2019 "A good choice for anyone who's fantasized about suddenly having to get an aircraft safely down on the ground . . . walks you through some of the basics of flight and landing, from how to recognize a cluster of instruments known as the 'six pack' to knowing what purpose the PAPI lights near the runway serve."-- Popular Science "A work of humorous and outright poetic travel geekery."-- National Geographic Traveler "Charming and chuckle-filled, this little primer explains much of what goes into the act of flying--from takeoff to touchdown."-- Air & Space Smithsonian "With a unique wit and immense expertise, Vanhoenacker illuminates the mysteries of flight in a straightforward manner that even beginners can enjoy. . . . Readers will feel like they are in the captain's seat as the author . . . does an excellent job of making air-travel accessible and enjoyable."-- Hook magazine "A remarkably good idea . . . illuminates the practical reality of piloting in a concise and useful manner." -- Times Literary Supplement "Perfect inflight reading . . . brilliant."-- The Sunday Times "Explains simply and clearly the abiding mysteries of flight."-- Daily Mail, The Daily Mail and The Spectator Book of the Year (2017) "With a unique wit and immense expertise, Vanhoenacker illuminates the mysteries of flight in a straightforward manner that even beginners can enjoy. . . . Readers will feel like they are in the captain's seat as the author . . . does an excellent job of making air-travel accessible and enjoyable."-- Hook magazine Praise from the UK "A work of humorous and outright poetic travel geekery."-- National Geographic Traveler "A remarkably good idea . . . illuminates the practical reality of piloting in a concise and useful manner." -- Times Literary Supplement "Perfect inflight reading . . . brilliant."-- The Sunday Times "Explains simply and clearly the abiding mysteries of flight."-- Daily Mail, The Daily Mail and The Spectator Book of the Year, 2017 A Points Guy Best Travel Book of 2019 "I find that having this book on hand brings a modicum of comfort. Vanhoenacker writes beautifully about flying." --Geraldine Brooks, The New York Times "A good choice for anyone who's fantasized about suddenly having to get an aircraft safely down on the ground . . . walks you through some of the basics of flight and landing, from how to recognize a cluster of instruments known as the 'six pack' to knowing what purpose the PAPI lights near the runway serve."-- Popular Science "A work of humorous and outright poetic travel geekery."-- National Geographic Traveler "Charming and chuckle-filled, this little primer explains much of what goes into the act of flying--from takeoff to touchdown."-- Air Space Smithsonian "Simple, enjoyable and the book makes for a quick read. Who knows? Maybe you'll inspire a future pilot with this gift." --The Points Guy "With a unique wit and immense expertise, Vanhoenacker illuminates the mysteries of flight in a straightforward manner that even beginners can enjoy. . . . Readers will feel like they are in the captain's seat as the author . . . does an excellent job of making air-travel accessible and enjoyable."-- Hook magazine "A remarkably good idea . . . illuminates the practical reality of piloting in a concise and useful manner." -- Times Literary Supplement "Perfect inflight reading . . . brilliant."-- The Sunday Times "Explains simply and clearly the abiding mysteries of flight."-- Daily Mail, The Daily Mail and The Spectator Book of the Year (2017) "A good choice for anyone who's fantasized about suddenly having to get an aircraft safely down on the ground . . . walks you through some of the basics of flight and landing, from how to recognize a cluster of instruments known as the 'six pack' to knowing what purpose the PAPI lights near the runway serve."-- Popular Science "A work of humorous and outright poetic travel geekery."-- National Geographic Traveler "Charming and chuckle-filled, this little primer explains much of what goes into the act of flying--from takeoff to touchdown."-- Air & Space Smithsonian "With a unique wit and immense expertise, Vanhoenacker illuminates the mysteries of flight in a straightforward manner that even beginners can enjoy. . . . Readers will feel like they are in the captain's seat as the author . . . does an excellent job of making air-travel accessible and enjoyable."-- Hook magazine "A remarkably good idea . . . illuminates the practical reality of piloting in a concise and useful manner." -- Times Literary Supplement "Perfect inflight reading . . . brilliant."-- The Sunday Times "Explains simply and clearly the abiding mysteries of flight."-- Daily Mail, The Daily Mail and The Spectator Book of the Year, 2017 A Points Guy Best Travel Book of 2019 "A good choice for anyone who's fantasized about suddenly having to get an aircraft safely down on the ground . . . walks you through some of the basics of flight and landing, from how to recognize a cluster of instruments known as the 'six pack' to knowing what purpose the PAPI lights near the runway serve."-- Popular Science "A work of humorous and outright poetic travel geekery."-- National Geographic Traveler "Charming and chuckle-filled, this little primer explains much of what goes into the act of flying--from takeoff to touchdown."-- Air & Space Smithsonian "Simple, enjoyable and the book makes for a quick read. Who knows? Maybe you'll inspire a future pilot with this gift." --The Points Guy "With a unique wit and immense expertise, Vanhoenacker illuminates the mysteries of flight in a straightforward manner that even beginners can enjoy. . . . Readers will feel like they are in the captain's seat as the author . . . does an excellent job of making air-travel accessible and enjoyable."-- Hook magazine "A remarkably good idea . . . illuminates the practical reality of piloting in a concise and useful manner." -- Times Literary Supplement "Perfect inflight reading . . . brilliant."-- The Sunday Times "Explains simply and clearly the abiding mysteries of flight."-- Daily Mail, The Daily Mail and The Spectator Book of the Year (2017) "A work of humorous and outright poetic travel geekery."-- National Geographic Traveler "Charming and chuckle-filled, this little primer explains much of what goes into the act of flying--from takeoff to touchdown."-- Air & Space Smithsonian "With a unique wit and immense expertise, Vanhoenacker illuminates the mysteries of flight in a straightforward manner that even beginners can enjoy. . . . Readers will feel like they are in the captain's seat as the author . . . does an excellent job of making air-travel accessible and enjoyable."-- Hook magazine "A remarkably good idea . . . illuminates the practical reality of piloting in a concise and useful manner." -- Times Literary Supplement "Perfect inflight reading . . . brilliant."-- The Sunday Times "Explains simply and clearly the abiding mysteries of flight."-- Daily Mail, "The Daily Mail and The Spectator Book of the Year, 2017 A Points Guy Best Travel Book of 2019 "I find that having this book on hand brings a modicum of comfort. Vanhoenacker writes beautifully about flying.", Praise for the UK edition of How to Land a Plane: The Daily Mail and The Spectator Book of the Year (2017) "A work of humorous and outright poetic travel geekery."-- National Geographic Traveler "A remarkably good idea . . . illuminates the practical reality of piloting in a concise and useful manner." -- Times Literary Supplement "Perfect inflight reading . . . brilliant."-- The Sunday Times "Explains simply and clearly the abiding mysteries of flight."-- Daily Mail, A remarkably good idea . . . illuminates the practical reality of piloting in a concise and useful manner., Charming and chuckle-filled, this little primer explains much of what goes into the act of flying--from takeoff to touchdown., A good choice for anyone who's fantasized about suddenly having to get an aircraft safely down on the ground . . . walks you through some of the basics of flight and landing, from how to recognize a cluster of instruments known as the 'six pack' to knowing what purpose the PAPI lights near the runway serve., With a unique wit and immense expertise, Vanhoenacker illuminates the mysteries of flight in a straightforward manner that even beginners can enjoy. . . . Readers will feel like they are in the captain's seat as the author . . . does an excellent job of making air-travel accessible and enjoyable., Simple, enjoyable and the book makes for a quick read. Who knows? Maybe you'll inspire a future pilot with this gift.
Dewey Decimal
629.13252
Synopsis
The mystery of flight is magical; the reality, still more so--from the physics that keeps a 450-ton vehicle aloft, to the symphony of technology and teamwork that safely sets it down again. Take it from Mark Vanhoenacker--British Airways pilot, internationally bestselling author, and your new flight instructor. This is How to Land a Plane. Vanhoenacker covers every step--from approach to touchdown-- with precision, wit, and infectious enthusiasm. Aided by dozens of illustrations, you'll learn all the tools and rules of his craft: altimeters, glidepaths, alignment, and more. Before you know it, you'll be on the ground, exiting the aircraft with a whole new appreciation for the art and science of flying., Take a seat--the captain's seat, that is--and relax. You're about to land a Boeing 747. The mystery of flight is magical; the reality, still more so--from the physics that keeps a 450-ton vehicle aloft, to the symphony of technology and teamwork that safely sets it down again. Take it from Mark Vanhoenacker--British Airways pilot, internationally bestselling author, and your new flight instructor. This is How to Land a Plane. Vanhoenacker covers every step--from approach to touchdown-- with precision, wit, and infectious enthusiasm. Aided by dozens of illustrations, you'll learn all the tools and rules of his craft: altimeters, glidepaths, alignment, and more. Before you know it, you'll be on the ground, exiting the aircraft with a whole new appreciation for the art and science of flying.
LC Classification Number
TL710.V343 2019
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