I Learned About Flying From That: First-Hand Accounts of Mishaps to Avoid from Real-Life Pilots

Editors of Flying Magazine

ISBN 10: 1933231246 / ISBN 13: 9781933231242

Published by Filipacchi, 2007

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: I Learned About Flying From That: First-Hand Accounts of Mishaps to Avoid from Real-Life Pilots
• Publisher: Filipacchi
• Publication Date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933231246
• ISBN 13: 9781933231242
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

I Learned About Flying From That has consistently been one of the most popular features in "Flying" magazine since the column began running in 1939.These first-hand accounts of flying disasters, from the pilots who lived to tell their tales, recreate some of the most exciting moments of flying. The fascinating stories are at times harrowing, humorous, embarrassing and thrilling, but always informative."I Learned About Flying From That" is the first collection published since 1993, and the editors of "Flying" magazine, the most widely read aviation magazine, have collected the most interesting and educational stories available about flying and aviation today.Arranged by topic, and covering everything from disastrous weather to malfunctioning equipment, pilots share their hard-earned wisdom so you can learn from their close escapes. Illuminating reading about just how many things can go awry when flying, all pilots will appreciate the lessons learned, and the adventures make fascinating reading for even non-pilots.

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