Flying the Big Jets: Flying the Boeing 777

by Stanley Stewart

This book presents fascinating facts about what it takes to fly a big jet. How does a large aircraft fly? How long is the take-off run at maximum weight? How much fuel is carried on a transatlantic flight? The answers to these and thousands of other questions are given with sufficient enough detail to satisfy even the most inquisitive reader. Chapter by chapter, readers are taken from the basics of big jets through to the actual flight of a Boeing 777 from London to Boston. Readers will examine the weather forecast with the pilots, monitor the take-off from the flight deck, listen to the radio reports along the way, view the mid-Atlantic weather from above the clouds, witness the preparations for descent, and experience the excitement of landing in Boston. "Flying the Big Jets" is a comprehensive book that reveals the every-day working environment of the modern long-haul airline pilot.

Genres: Aviation

320 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1985

Reviews

[Wayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

In my opinion, a must read for any aviation enthusiasts, particularly those interested in the operation of widebody jet aircraft. The latter third of this book documents, in great detail, the flight of a British Airways 777 from London to Boston. The unexpected bonus is the first 10 chapters ranging from the Principles of Flight through to ATC and flight crew responsibilities. These are well-written explanations in clear and concise terms that anyone can understand. I cannot recall any other books on the topic of aviation that encapsulates so much valuable information in 300 pages!

[Joe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some of the stuff in the center of the book were a bit tedious to read. I would have liked to read some engineering descriptions of the aircraft. Informative to read about this big, magnificent bird.

[Nyx Snow · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a little commercial aviation nerd, I love this book. This is one of many texts recommended by Mentor Pilot on YouTube and I can see why. It's very informative and easy to read. It explains very complex ideas in a way I can understand without being a student or pilot.

[Joseph · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good job! Keep up the great work!

[pluton · Rating 2 out of 5]

More than a half of the book describes how some technologies work and theoretical information. That is certainly important, but not how I'd expected for a book for general public. This book describes only the pilot's view, almost not including dispatcher's and airport's work, security, etc.

[Robert · Rating 5 out of 5]

excellent insight into what happens on the flightdeck.

[Ahmad Ghali · Rating 5 out of 5]

wanna read