Orville and Wilbur Wright took to the skies for the first time in 1903 – arguably one of the greatest achievements in the history of mankind. A little over a century later, flying has been transformed from these small beginnings into a vast industry that has opened up endless possibilities and affected every single human being.
How did the Wright brothers first achieve flight? What keeps an aircraft in the air? How safe is flying now? How has the flight industry developed over the years, and what does the future hold?
Quicklook@Flying answers all these questions and more. It takes us back to the pioneers of aviation and explains how the past has helped to shape flying as we know it today. It covers commercial and military aviation and the aircraft manufacturing business, giving an insight into the challenges faced by airlines, and explaining how air travel is made safe and what happens when things go wrong. You are taken into the workings of the air industry: how pilots train, the world of navigation and air traffic control, and the role of engineering and development personnel.
Written by Paul Smiddy, a lifelong pilot and member of the GB flying team, Quicklook@Flying is the perfect wingman for those interested in flying.
A lifelong, self-confessed flying addict, Paul Smiddy is a Liveryman of the Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators and a member of the Great Britain Flying Team.
