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Cockpit Confidential: Everything You Need to Know About Air Travel: Questions, Answers, and Reflections,Used
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A New York Times bestsellerFor millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even fearful experience. Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the web's popular Ask the Pilot feature, separates the fact from fallacy and tells you everything you need to know...How planes fly, and a revealing look at the men and women who fly themStraight talk on turbulence, pilot training, and safetyThe real story on congestion, delays, and the dysfunction of the modern airportThe myths and misconceptions of cabin air and cockpit automationTerrorism in perspective, and a provocative look at securityAirfares, seating woes, and the pitfalls of airline customer serviceThe colors and cultures of the airlines we love to hateCockpit Confidential covers not only the nuts and bolts of flying, but also the grand theater of air travel, from airport architecture to inflight service to the excitement of travel abroad. It's a thoughtful, funny, at times deeply personal look into the strange and misunderstood world of commercial flying.It's the ideal book for frequent flyers, nervous passengers, and global travelers.Refreshed and vastly expanded from the original Ask the Pilot, with approximately 75 percent new material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Cockpit Confidential'? A: 'Cockpit Confidential' discusses various aspects of air travel, addressing common misconceptions and providing insights from an airline pilot's perspective.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Cockpit Confidential'? A: The author is Patrick Smith, an airline pilot and the creator of the popular 'Ask the Pilot' feature on the web.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Cockpit Confidential'? A: 'Cockpit Confidential' has a total of 303 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Cockpit Confidential' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Cockpit Confidential' published? A: 'Cockpit Confidential' was published on May 7, 2013.
- Q: Is 'Cockpit Confidential' suitable for nervous flyers? A: 'Cockpit Confidential' is ideal for nervous passengers as it provides clear explanations and reassurances about air travel.
- Q: What kind of information can I expect to find in 'Cockpit Confidential'? A: The book includes information on how planes fly, safety, turbulence, airport operations, and the realities of air travel.
- Q: Does 'Cockpit Confidential' include personal anecdotes? A: Yes, the book offers a thoughtful and sometimes personal perspective on the experiences of flying and traveling.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for frequent travelers? A: 'Cockpit Confidential' is a valuable resource for frequent flyers as it covers many common issues and questions about air travel.
- Q: What makes 'Cockpit Confidential' different from other travel books? A: 'Cockpit Confidential' stands out by providing expert insights from an airline pilot, combining technical information with personal reflections on air travel.