THE FLIER'S HANDBOOK — THE TRAVELLER'S COMPLETE GUIDE TO AIRPORTS, AIRCRAFT AND AIR TRAVEL
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Characteristics
| ISBN-10 | 0330256548 |
| Book cover finish(es) | Perfect paperback |
| Special Features | • Dust jacket |
| Condition | Like NEW |
| Author(s) | Helen Varley |
| Publisher | Pan Books |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Published date | 1978 |
| Language(s) | English |
| Size | 14 x 21 x 2 cm |
| Categorie(s) | • DIDACTIQUE - TECHNIQUE • ENCYCLOPÉDIES • AÉROPORTS - AÉRODROMES - CHAMPS D'AVIATION |
Description
This comprehensive handbook provides detailed information about all aspects of air travel, from flight planning and predicting the weather to understanding the control tower and air traffic control systems. The book covers aircraft design, structure, propellers, piston engines and turbojets, as well as supersonic aircraft, rotorcraft, hovercraft and seaplanes.
Readers will learn about the flight deck, control panel, autopilot systems, and aerial navigation. The handbook includes sections on cabin layout and comfort, cabin service, emergencies, and the skyscape. It features an aircraft spotter's guide and detailed information about airports, including airport architecture, passenger flow, and airport services.
The book also covers practical topics such as health hints for fliers, fighting the fear of flying, air cargo, maintenance and servicing, airport vehicles, airport fire services, and airport security. Additional sections include the economics of air travel, the flight crew, cabin crew, painting aircraft, airline insignia, and a comprehensive airports of the world gazetteer with a glossary of terms.
Le format et la présentation (type “handbook” avec couverture souple renforcée) en font un objet typique des années 1960–1980, apprécié des amateurs d’histoire du voyage aérien.