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No Man'S Land: The Untold Story Of Automation And Qf72
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A Gripping Account Of How A Major Air Disaster Was Averted, By The Captain And Former Top Gun Pilotinstinctively, I Release My Pressure On The Sidestick. Out Of My Subconscious, A Survival Technique From A Previous Life Emerges: Neutralise! I'M Not In Control So I Must Neutralise Controls. I Never Imagined I'D Use This Part Of My Military Experience In A Commercial Airliner ...On Routine Flight Qf72 From Singapore To Perth On 7 October 2008, The Primary Flight Computers Went Rogue, Causing The Plane To Pitch Down, Nose First, Towards The Indian Ocean Twice.The Airbus A330 Carrying 315 Passengers And Crew Was Out Of Control, With Violent Negative G Forces Propelling Anyone And Anything Untethered Through The Cabin Roof.It Took The Skill And Discipline Of Veteran Us Navy Top Gun Kevin Sullivan, Captain Of The Illfated Flight, To Wrestle The Plane Back Under Control And Perform A Highstakes Emergency Landing At A Raaf Base On The Wa Coast 1200 Kilometres North Of Perth.In No Man'S Land, The Captain Of The Flight Tells The Full Story For The First Time. It'S A Gripping, Blowbyblow Account Of How, Along With His Copilots, Sullivan Relied On His Elite Military Training To Land The Gravely Malfunctioning Plane And Narrowly Avert What Could Have Been A Horrific Air Disaster.As Automation Becomes The Way Of The Future, And In The Aftermath Of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 And Lion Air Flight Jt610, The Story Of Qf72 Raises Important Questions About How Much Control We Relinquish To Computers And Whether More Checks And Balances Are Needed.A Gripping Read In The Tradition Of Sully: Miracle On The Hudson By Chesley B. Sullenberger.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'No Man's Land: the untold story of automation and QF72'? A: The main theme centers around the critical role of human pilots in aviation, particularly during emergencies, and questions the reliability of automated systems following the QF72 incident.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Kevin Sullivan, a veteran US Navy Top Gun pilot who served as the captain of the QF72 flight.
- Q: What happened during flight QF72? A: During flight QF72 from Singapore to Perth on October 7, 2008, the primary flight computers malfunctioned, causing the aircraft to pitch down uncontrollably, leading to a near disaster.
- Q: What are the key skills highlighted in the book? A: The book highlights the importance of military training, quick decision-making, and calmness under pressure as essential skills for pilots during emergencies.
- Q: Is this book based on a true story? A: Yes, 'No Man's Land' is a non-fiction account based on the real events of the QF72 flight and the experiences of its captain, Kevin Sullivan.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 336 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'No Man's Land'? A: The book was published on June 25, 2019.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the Military genre, focusing on aviation and emergency response.
- Q: What lessons can be learned from the QF72 incident as described in the book? A: The book discusses the need for greater checks and balances in aviation technology and the importance of retaining human control over automated systems.