Ronald Marasco (17 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 104 pages. 5.00x0.30x8.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The introduction of the Boeing 747 was a momentous event in commercial aviation history-and indeed in modern world history. While the challenges faced by the engineers at Boeing and engine manufacturer Pratt and Whitney, who created the world's first jumbo jet, are well known, the story of the plane's early development doesn't end there. The 747: A Tumultuous Beginning Flying Through Turbulence tells the next riveting chapter in the storied plane's early history, revealing details of serious in-flight incidents and extraordinarily poor engine reliability and aircraft maintenance problems confronting the employees of Pan American World Airways and other airlines with 747 fleets. Ron Marasco was the general manager of 747 maintenance at Pan Am during those heady days when the plane first went into service. His narrative draws from sources that include: Testimony and eyewitness accounts from people who had an array of engineering, technical, and flight operations responsibilities at the timeNotes from the Pan Am Historical FoundationDocuments from John Borger, the Pan Am chief engineer who spearheaded the 747's developmentPersonal notes and observations The 747: A Tumultuous Beginning honors the thousands of airline workers whose story has never before been told. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. The introduction of the Boeing 747 was a momentous event in commercial aviation history-and indeed in modern world history. While the challenges faced by the engineers at Boeing and engine manufacturer Pratt and Whitney, who created the world's first jumbo jet, are well known, the story of the plane's early development doesn't end there. The 747: A Tumultuous Beginning Flying Through Turbulence tells the next riveting chapter in the storied plane's early history, revealing details of serious in-flight incidents and extraordinarily poor engine reliability and aircraft maintenance problems confronting the employees of Pan American World Airways and other airlines with 747 fleets. Ron Marasco was the general manager of 747 maintenance at Pan Am during those heady days when the plane first went into service. His narrative draws from sources that include: Testimony and eyewitness accounts from people who had an array of engineering, technical, and flight operations responsibilities at the timeNotes from the Pan Am Historical FoundationDocuments from John Borger, the Pan Am chief engineer who spearheaded the 747's developmentPersonal notes and observations The 747: A Tumultuous Beginning honors the thousands of airline workers whose story has never before been told. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …