How to Land a Plane by Mark Vanhoenacker
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.
MARK VANHOENACKER (b.1974) is a dual citizen of Belgium and the United States. A graduate of Amherst College, he took an M.Phil. in History at the University of Cambridge. Mark worked as a management consultant, a position that afforded him regular opportunities to stare out of airplane windows and recall childhood dreams of becoming a pilot. In 2001, Mark began his flight training. He operated his first commercial flight in 2003, from London to Glasgow, though sadly he was not permitted to tell the passengers it was his first day on the job. He currently flies Boeing 747s to nearly every major city in the world. Mark is a regular contributor to the New York Times and a columnist for Slate. When not in the air, Mark is based in New York City.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781615195466 |
| ISBN 10 | 1615195467 |
| Title | How to Land a Plane |
| Author | Mark Vanhoenacker |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Experiment |
| Year published | 2019-04-30 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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