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Still Improving:: Becoming the World’s Most Experienced 747 Captain
Still Improving: Becoming the World’s Most Experienced 747 Captain is the second instalment of author, Nick Eades’ autobiographical account of his career in aviation as he rose up British Airways’ seniority list to become one of the youngest and then, the most experienced Boeing 747 captain.
Following on from The Self-Improver: A Pilot’s Journey, which told the story about Nick’s step-by-step path at the beginning of his career, this follow-up account, sees him take up a job with the world’s favourite airline, British Airways. So begins another journey which would lead to him captaining one of the most iconic aircraft ever built.
The book takes us through the rigorous steps required of all professional pilots as Nick attempted to achieve his goal of a command on his favourite aeroplane, the Boeing 747. The book also relates the many exciting stories which saw Nick placed in all sorts of situations. From the comical to the tragic and hilarious, each adventure tested Nick to the limit. He required both luck and judgement inside and outside the cockpit to finally become the worlds longest serving 747 pilot.
Still Improving: Becoming the World’s Most Experienced 747 Captain and The Self-Improver: A Pilot’s Journey, the first edition of Nick Eades’ autobiographical account of his career in aviation,have been written in a way that will appeal to all readers, not just those who are interested in aviation.
Nick Eades is originally from the South coast of England where he grew up close to Shoreham Airport in Sussex in a family with a strong aviation background. He now lives in East Grinstead with his wife Liz. They have two grown sons, James and Robert.
Nick plans to continue writing and is planning his third book, Overtaken by a Butterfly: The Stories Behind Running the World, about his experiences going running whilst travelling around the world during his career as a pilot.
Following on from The Self-Improver: A Pilot’s Journey, which told the story about Nick’s step-by-step path at the beginning of his career, this follow-up account, sees him take up a job with the world’s favourite airline, British Airways. So begins another journey which would lead to him captaining one of the most iconic aircraft ever built.
The book takes us through the rigorous steps required of all professional pilots as Nick attempted to achieve his goal of a command on his favourite aeroplane, the Boeing 747. The book also relates the many exciting stories which saw Nick placed in all sorts of situations. From the comical to the tragic and hilarious, each adventure tested Nick to the limit. He required both luck and judgement inside and outside the cockpit to finally become the worlds longest serving 747 pilot.
Still Improving: Becoming the World’s Most Experienced 747 Captain and The Self-Improver: A Pilot’s Journey, the first edition of Nick Eades’ autobiographical account of his career in aviation,have been written in a way that will appeal to all readers, not just those who are interested in aviation.
Nick Eades is originally from the South coast of England where he grew up close to Shoreham Airport in Sussex in a family with a strong aviation background. He now lives in East Grinstead with his wife Liz. They have two grown sons, James and Robert.
Nick plans to continue writing and is planning his third book, Overtaken by a Butterfly: The Stories Behind Running the World, about his experiences going running whilst travelling around the world during his career as a pilot.
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2021
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July 24, 2022
Having read Nick's first book "The Self-improver" which was very entertaining, this book was even more compelling to read. The story telling is excellent, with good pace, both funny and serious events drawing the reader further into the world of aviation.
It is hard sometimes to believe so many unusual events could happen to one person so I checked and sure enough the stories are there if you try a google search.
An inspiration to us all, especially to fellow pilots who recognize some of his struggles.
It is also a lesson that we should never take ourselves too seriously, even if we have a hugely responsible job, and always look out for others and their well-being.
I would say that these two aviation books are the most enjoyable I have read.
It is hard sometimes to believe so many unusual events could happen to one person so I checked and sure enough the stories are there if you try a google search.
An inspiration to us all, especially to fellow pilots who recognize some of his struggles.
It is also a lesson that we should never take ourselves too seriously, even if we have a hugely responsible job, and always look out for others and their well-being.
I would say that these two aviation books are the most enjoyable I have read.
October 15, 2024
Excellent read
This account of a fascinating career is well paced and self deprecating with humour.
The accounts of the training captains make them sound like aerial versions of Captain Bligh. Totally unreasonable.
How Nick managed to bite his tongue in the face of such appallingly unnecessary behaviour I don’t know.
This account of a fascinating career is well paced and self deprecating with humour.
The accounts of the training captains make them sound like aerial versions of Captain Bligh. Totally unreasonable.
How Nick managed to bite his tongue in the face of such appallingly unnecessary behaviour I don’t know.
July 30, 2022
I liked it
Well written and easy to read. Interesting story about a life flying Jumbo jets. It shows how much the world has changed over the last few decades.
Well written and easy to read. Interesting story about a life flying Jumbo jets. It shows how much the world has changed over the last few decades.
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