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This is your captain, the naked truth about the person flying your plane, by Captain Jack Watson

eng

contains biographical information

illustrations

index present

non fiction

This is your captain

906010748

by Captain Jack Watson

the naked truth about the person flying your plane

"This Is YOUR CAPTAIN" takes you on an insiders look at one of the most glamorized, yet deadly professions in the world. What makes an airline captain, how did they end up flying your plane, what makes air travel dangerous, and what makes it safe? Do you have what it takes, more importantly can you accept the challenge of a life long commitment of keeping the flying public safe. Read the real naked truths about an Airline Captain's life as never told before. Try to fathom the last words of an aircrew on the brink of death. Match wits with a Captains knowledge. Get an answer to the most common questions asked about the airline captain's profession. Finally join Captain Watson on his own "Secret," retirement flight as he says goodbye to this unique way of life. A mysterious and futuristic world exist behind the cockpit door. This is your jump-seat pass - enter at your own risk to watch and learn. Lock the door behind you, sit down and strap in -- you're in for a hell-of-a-ride"--Publisher

In the beginning -- Job description -- The truth and nothing but the truth -- From the ground to 10,000 feet -- The airline pilots oath -- The long journey to the left seat -- Low pay, long days and endless scrutiny -- The 45 day PhD -- A Million Things Not Remembered -- Probation -- Making The Cut -- Check rides -- Almost Real -- Typical day gone bad -- All pilots not created equal -- Conflict in the cockpit -- Where the buck stops and why -- Cockpit resource management -- A Long Time Coming -- Management versus flight crews -- Memorable moments of flight -- The right stuff -- A Necessary Ingredient? -- The last landing -- Retirement, The Afterlife