Tag: aviation
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Flying Blind
Book: Flying Blind: The 737 MAX tragedy and the Fall of BoeingAuthor: Peter RobisonGenre: HistoryRating: ★★★★ REVIEW Reading Flying Blind felt like a journey through a maze of corporate decisions that led to one of the darkest moments in aviation history. Robison paints a picture where the lines between corporate gain, political influence, and safety…
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Ferry Pilot
Book: Ferry Pilot: Nine Lives Over the North AtlanticAuthor: Kerry McCauleyGenre: MemoirRating: ★★★★★ REVIEW Ferry Pilot opened my eyes to an entirely new side of aviation I didn’t really know about. The way McCauley writes about his experiences makes you feel like you’re right there in the cockpit with him on those crazy mission. One…
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Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying
Book: Stick and Rudder: An Explanation of the Art of Flying Author: Wolfgang LangewiescheGenre: AviationRating: ★★★★ REVIEW “Stick and Rudder” digs into the nuts and bolts of flying not just the “how” but the “why” behind it. For example, Langewiesche explains how pilots don’t just see the ground in terms of flat distances or heights but…
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Skunk Works
Book: Skunk Works: A Personal Memoir of My Years of LockheedAuthor: Ben R. Rich, Leo JanosGenre: Memoir, Aviation, BusinessRating: ★★★★★ REVIEWSuch an incredible read. It takes you deep into the heart of Skunk Works where some of the most iconic aircraft like the U-2, F-117, and SR-71 were built. It’s laden with detailed accounts of…
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The Art of Clear Thinking
Book: The Art of Clear Thinking: A Stealth Fighter Pilot’s Timeless Rules for Making Tough DecisionsAuthor: Hasard LeeGenre: Self-helpRating: ★★★★★ Buy now Amazon Review: As an aspiring pilot, The Art of Clear Thinking held me captive with its vivid tales from the cockpit, where decisions carry life-altering stakes. Yet, it’s not merely a memoir of…