{"product_id":"test-pilots-the-story-of-british-test-flying-1903-1984","title":"TEST PILOTS : The Story of British Test Flying 1903-1984","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left; background-color: #f7f8f9; padding: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #647382;\"\u003eThe Story of British Test Flying 1903-1984. A comprehensive history examining the evolution of test pilots from daredevil pioneers to highly trained professionals, revealing the challenges and responsibilities they faced in aircraft development.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"table table-striped\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9780002180986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0002180987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook cover finish(es)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardcover ( round back binding )\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Dust jacket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVG\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon Middleton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWillow Books, William Collins Sons \u0026amp; Co. Ltd\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e272\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublished date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1985\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnglish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19 x 25 x 2 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 187px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategorie(s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 331px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• AVIATION MILITAIRE\u003cbr\u003e• AVIATION CIVILE\u003cbr\u003e• BIOGRAPHIES\u003cbr\u003e• ESSAIS - OUVRAGES THÉMATIQUES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom: 13px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe public image of the test pilot has changed considerably in the short history of aviation. In the 1930s, Hollywood flying epics suggested a daredevil, hell-raising cowboy type with an equal interest in flying, women and wine – no doubt there were a few around. In the 1950s and 1960s the image changed to the gladiatorial phase, slightly more convincing, of supermen facing fearful odds in attempting to 'break through the sound barrier' as the press were apt to describe transonic flight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe truth is much more prosaic. From the beginning of powered flight, test pilots have, predominantly, been thoughtful, highly skilled men with analytical minds and, in many cases, an extensive knowledge of aeronautical engineering. The test pilot of today is a similar but much more highly trained individual, with a sound scientific knowledge to enable him to take full advantage of the very complex modern technology which is at his command.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt has for long been the author's opinion that test pilots have been undervalued by most of the firms who employ them and look upon them as just another member of the team. Certainly he is part of a very highly skilled team but, alone among them, he has the responsibility for the continuing safety of an extremely valuable new aeroplane upon which the very existence of the manufacturer may depend. It is this awesome responsibility which the author emphasises.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA number of books have been written which have recorded various aspects of test flying or the careers of certain pilots. This is the first book to attempt to study the progress of British test flying from its early years to the present day to reveal the problems faced by both the manufacturers' and the Service test pilots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Don Middleton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53683300499802,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0270\/3015\/9446\/files\/image1_6b07f48b-27b8-465c-a683-3892161d18da.jpeg?v=1772016906","url":"https:\/\/aviation.brussels\/products\/test-pilots-the-story-of-british-test-flying-1903-1984","provider":"aviation.brussels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}