Books
Airport: Behind the Scenes of Commercial Aviation
- Item Number
- 2237
- Estimated Value
- 35 USD
- Sold
- 9 USD to getit2
- Number of Bids
- 2 - Bid History
Item Description
Airport: Behind the Scenes of Commercial Aviation (Hardcover) Are you interested in Commercial Aviation? Have a budding pilot in the family? Airport looks at every aspect of how the modern aviation industry works. It includes sections on the aircraft in common use, the personnel on board as well as on the ground, maintenance, and air traffic control, while the final chapter takes the reader on a typical journey, showing how crew and staff in ass departments work together to ensure the passengers’ safety and comfort. From the pilot's checklist, started before the passengers board the aircraft, to the arrival gate at the flight end, this book examines the complexities of a pilot's job. All aspects of civil aviation are also shown, including aircraft, ground crews, terminals, air traffic controllers, and flights. Part One: The Aircraft Who are the people that make sure that aircraft reach their destinations safely? Customer Review: Excellent Photos complement this satisfying book.I was given this book and was pleasantly surprised at the behind the scenes info and the photos. It is a book that deserves to be place out on full view. I have it on our coffee table and it never fails to inspire good conversation.
by Michael Sharpe, Graham Duke, Philip Birtles. 2001, 256pp. Large 12.3 x 9.4 x 1 inches 3.7 lb Book, Beautifully Illustrated with 100’s of photos.
Part Two: The People
Part Three: Maintenance, Repair and Modifications
Part Four: Air traffic Control
Part Five: The Journey
How are inspection and maintenance check carried out?
What happens behind the scenes during each and every flight?
How is the flight managed and controlled?
Airport answers these and many more questions to give a fascinating in-depth look at commercial aviation today.
Item Special Note
Item can be picked up at the SCC Foundation Office, December 1-15th.
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