Handling the Big Jets: An Explanation of the Significant Difference in Flying Qualities Between Jet Transport Aeroplanes and Piston Engined Transpor 3rd Edition

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pan Amer Navigation Service; 3rd edition (May 31, 1973)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 324 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0903083019
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0903083010
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.53 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.02 x 0.91 x 8.5 inches

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Book condition was as advertised - delivered on time

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 26, 2022

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Book condition was as advertised - delivered on time. What more could one ask for. A+

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Baldy

Suited for fans of the early jets

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 14, 2015

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Severely dated, written in the mid-'60s, with a minor update in 1971.

But if your interest is in the early jets--707, DC-8--then you'll enjoy learning what it was like for pilots of the era to transition from prop planes. It pretty much boils down to: (1) Expect the stall to happen at a higher speed and in turns; (2) Make your plans way ahead, since you're not slowing down anywhere near as quickly in a jet!

Recommended.

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David Eriksson

He provides an excellent tutorial in the handling characteristics of these aircraft that ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 21, 2014

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It is rather disappointing that this title is so hard to come by and so expensive. The author has tremendous experience in a wide variety of large transports. He provides an excellent tutorial in the handling characteristics of these aircraft that professional pilots of any skill level from novice to expert will find useful. I read this book to prepare for an interview at Cathay Pacific but can recommend it without reservation as one of the books that should be on any pilot's bookshelf right next to Stick and Rudder.

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Raul Perez

First heard about this book from a mainline captain when ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 13, 2017

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First heard about this book from a mainline captain when I was jumpseating home. Much of the book is worded in the Queens English but it still very understandable. Dated book from the 70's? but the same principles still in effect today.

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Gerardo Rodriguez

This book saved my career

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 7, 2014

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I'm transitioning from a turboprop to a B737-NG and I was experiencing difficulties with the handling of the aircraft and also problems to figure out the flare and landing, but after going through the book and applying the landing technique shown here I've had no further problems with handling and landing the B737-NG.

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andres castaneda bernot

Amazing how things have changed and yet the basic principles ...

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 10, 2014

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A jewel from aviation. It was written years ago and yet it helps you understand many things. Amazing how things have changed and yet the basic principles are the same.

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KGM

All-Time Best Book on Flying Large Airplanes

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 5, 2014

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This book and Fly the Wing are very worthwhile reads for pilots. Handling the Big Jets could use some updating to cover newer types through the 787 and A380.

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Seung-Cheol Han

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 15, 2016

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Good Contents. I had to read this book before I am 737-rated.

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alapper

Classic - a great read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 2, 2013

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This is a rare combination of a technical book written by an expert in the subject (a test pilot) that is also very readable and comprehensible to the layman. Some of the writing is of star quality. It is something of a classic now and this edition includes a new chapter on the Boeing 747 - which also makes the point that it has become a bit dated in the 777 era.
But still a must-buy for anyone with interest in the subject. It is surprisingly pricey.

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vivas

Pilot friendly

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 18, 2021

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Excellent reference book

Iggymate

expand your academic of aviation

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 3, 2013

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A very academic, not easy to read book, but with invaluable knowledge and details of flying principles, though sometimes might be a bit old regarding some aircrafts, this book explains principles of aviation very well, a good advisor to any airman.

mr a w smith

Handling the Big Jets

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on September 24, 2013

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D.P. Davies Handling the Big Jets is tough going in places but a very informative read. Well worth the effort especially for those going to interview with an airline that has Big Jets

david traynor

Great for aeroplane buffs

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 26, 2019

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Great insight into flying the 747. Nice bit of navigation history. Informative.

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