Christopher Bartlett Livres

A classic combining several types of aviation disaster book in one. Vividly retells incidents that made headlines at the time, while explaining why they happened and the lessons they provided to make air travel so safe today. Individuals covered include Germany's World War I fighter ace, the Red Baron, aviatrix Amelia Earhart, and Captain Piche who ran out of fuel and managed to glide 80 miles to plunge down safely on a mid-Atlantic island. Includes the Comet disasters that revealed the dangers of metal fatigue, the U.K.'s Kegworth air disaster where the pilots shut down the good engine, the worst-ever aircraft disasters (Tenerife and JL123), the mid-air collision between an airliner full of children and a freighter after which one of the fathers killed the air traffic controller he thought responsible, the supersonic Concorde, 9/11, AA587, the Hudson River ditching, and the mysterious loss of Air France AF447... To avoid repetition, explanations of technical terms and procedures were placed in an appendix, now published separately as "THE FLYING DICTIONARY." Makes the narratives even more interesting and a fascinating read in its own right.

Special 3-part large print edition for readers who read the book from cover to cover. Great present for enthusiastic followers of Air Crash Investigations/MAYDAY on TV. Parts 1 and 2 consist of the original all-in-one edition covering the (85) key accidents and incidents. Part 3 is the glossary and Flying Dictionary plus updates.

Offering 85 compelling accounts, this expanded second edition delves into notable aviation mysteries, including the disappearances of Amelia Earhart and Malaysian Airlines MH370, alongside the complexities of Air France AF447. Each chapter presents a distinct incident, arranged chronologically, providing in-depth analyses that explore various types of aviation events. This collection serves as a multifaceted exploration of aviation history and its enigmas.

Set against a backdrop of intense rivalry, the narrative weaves themes of love and family secrets into a tale of personal redemption. Characters grapple with their pasts as they navigate the complexities of competition and the impact of hidden truths on their relationships. As tensions rise, the stakes become increasingly high, leading to a dramatic exploration of vengeance and reconciliation.

Focusing on key aviation incidents, this edition explores 85 notable cases, detailing how and why each event occurred. It provides insights into the factors that contributed to these incidents, offering a comprehensive understanding of aviation safety and the complexities involved in flight operations.

With a focus on aviation safety and procedures, this book serves as an engaging introduction for aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts alike. It not only covers contemporary practices like takeoff and landing, highlighting essential V-speeds, but also provides a historical context. The accessible technical entries, originally part of a glossary for another work, are complemented by intriguing insights for passengers and casual readers, including non-aviation topics to appeal to younger audiences.