B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsCanada / flying / non-fiction / pilot3 Comments
“This is the captain speaking…” You’ve heard the announcements. But, have you ever wondered what’s really going on “up there?” You can’t visit the pilots during flight, but you can get the inside scoop. Join an experienced A320 flight crew as they face a typical day’s work. From the hectic ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviewsanimals / children's book / flying / friendship / hedgehog / picture books / skunkComments Off on REVIEW: Sydney and Taylor Take a Flying Leap by Jacqueline Davies, illustrated by Deborah Hocking
In this laugh-out-loud early chapter book with charming full-color illustrations, best-selling author Jacqueline Davies continues the adventure of two best friends who chase their dreams, even through doubt and obstacles. Perfect for fans of the Mercy Watson and Owl Diaries series. When Taylor decides he wants to be the World’s ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviewsairplane crash / disruptive technologies / flying / non-fiction / pilot / technology2 Comments
You may want to strap in for this. Pilot and aviation enthusiast Jack Hersch brings you aboard the cockpits of doomed jumbo jets, including the Boeing 737 MAX, the Airbus A330 lost over the South Atlantic, and the Bombardier Q400 that stalled over Buffalo, in his expert analysis, THE DANGERS ... more >
A- Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended ReadsAmerican Navy / Australia / autobiography / flying / non-fiction / pilot / PTSD9 Comments
A gripping account of how a major air disaster was averted, by the captain and former Top Gun pilot “Instinctively, I release my pressure on the sidestick. Out of my subconscious, a survival technique from a previous life emerges: Neutralise! I’m not in control so I must neutralise controls. I ... more >
B Reviews / Book Reviewsflying / non-fiction / pilotComments Off on REVIEW: How to Land a Plane by Mark Vanhoenacker
From the bestselling author of Skyfaring (125,500+ copies sold in the US and UK alone), a witty guide on how to land a jetliner—in 60 pages! British Airways pilot and internationally bestselling author Mark Vanhoenacker invites readers to take a seat—the captain’s seat, that is—and relax, to learn the ins ... more >
B+ Reviews / Book Reviews / Recommended Readsautobiography / Canada / flying / non-fiction / pilot3 Comments
“I’m still a rookie second officer but even I know it’s not supposed to happen like this.” “The captain called “Before Landing Check.” That’s normal. The first officer and I moved the appropriate switches, levers and buttons, and chanted the usual incantations. That’s normal. The trusty old Boeing 727 responded ... more >