Keeping Planes In The Air

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Keeping Planes In The Air

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Author : Lori Desrosiers
language : en
Publisher: Salmon Poetry
Release Date : 2020-03-19

Keeping Planes In The Air written by Lori Desrosiers and has been published by Salmon Poetry this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-19 with categories.

"In this thoughtful and nuanced collection, Lori Desrosiers maps that country sometimes called the past, sometimes called memory, into which loved ones have gone or soon will be disappearing. It's a space limned by nostalgia, which can be beautiful for the trace of what used to be, in the way that an armless goddess is lovely. It's a place inhabited by spectral presences who don't seem to realize they are going or gone-- Such is the thrall and pull that this world still exerts over all of us. And so, the ghosts of those who perished in the tsunami in Japan hail taxis and reserve private rooms at hotels. The poet's grandmother at 70 shoplift[s] at the five and dime. The ghost of Emily Dickinson speaks through her washbowl, her inkwell, her quill. In the ordinary calamity of our days, we seek their guidance and benevolence. Among those still with us, we realize we miss each other even while we're still here. Love is a longing thrown across a bridge where someone is waiting on the other side: we call to each other, we wait for the answer. The poems in Keeping Planes in the Air live in both the waiting and the calling--but the poet gently reminds us that it is the work of our breathing that keeps things aloft." Luisa A. Igloria "Poet Henrik Nordbrant speaks of 'the glow which approaching death/ leaves on photographs of people who died young/ in the memory of those left behind.' Such is the aura of singular brilliance in the face of utter bereavement and forfeiture manifested in the verse found in Lori Desrosiers' new volume of poems, Keeping Planes in the Air. The poetry tendered here widens from an insular grief toward 'finding beauty in imperfection/ how skin stretches to accommodate/ bones their restless march towards death.' We glimpse the poet's vision in a space where 'the ghost of our intentions/ lingers in peripheral vision/ like the flash of light/ from a torn retina, ' and in those glimmers of an afterlife 'we are torn/ between staying put/ and taking flight.' Keeping Planes in the Air is for any of us who have witnessed the ambiguity of holding onto our lives and loves in the constant presence of an impending loss that leaves us (and the poet) with a wounded wonderment 'which is/ more than [we] can fathom/ or just enough.'" Christina Lovin

The Airliner Cabin Environment And The Health Of Passengers And Crew

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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2002-02-03

The Airliner Cabin Environment And The Health Of Passengers And Crew written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-02-03 with Nature categories.

Although poor air quality is probably not the hazard that is foremost in peoples' minds as they board planes, it has been a concern for years. Passengers have complained about dry eyes, sore throat, dizziness, headaches, and other symptoms. Flight attendants have repeatedly raised questions about the safety of the air that they breathe. The Airliner Cabin Environment and the Health of Passengers and Crew examines in detail the aircraft environmental control systems, the sources of chemical and biological contaminants in aircraft cabins, and the toxicity and health effects associated with these contaminants. The book provides some recommendations for potential approaches for improving cabin air quality and a surveillance and research program.

Behind The Flight Deck Door

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Author : Brett Manders
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-05-25

Behind The Flight Deck Door written by Brett Manders and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-25 with Travel categories.

Ever wondered what goes on inside the cockpit of a passenger plane? Ever wanted to know how a jet engine works or what happens if a plane is struck by lightning? Behind the Flight Deck Door provides insider knowledge about everything you have ever wanted to ask a pilot! Since 9/11, flight decks of modern airliners have become off-limits to the flying public. This is despite the fact every year more people take to the skies than ever before. Pilot Brett Manders wants to help you become a savvy traveller by providing insider tips, expert knowledge, and an understanding of what goes on behind the scenes to get you up in the air. All told with a dash of humor, this book will demystify the art of airline travel, address those urban legends, and settle the nerves of any anxious flyers. Simple, concise explanations cover a multitude of things passengers have asked Brett and his colleagues over the years. What is a small technical delay? Can the cabin door be opened mid-flight? How much do pilots really earn and do they get free flights? Can you get stuck to the toilet? Is it still possible to view the flight deck? Brett Manders is a pilot with an Australian Airline. He has over 10,000 hours flying experience on Airbus A320, A321, A330 and Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft. Praise for Behind the Flight Deck Door "Brett's uncomplicated, honest, and easy to understand book is a welcome addition on any flight. It offers an enlightening point of view of the all-important necessity of air travel with rare glimpses of the secret world airline pilots inhabit." JULIE POSTANCE, AUTHOR, BREAKING THE SOUND BARRIERS "I really enjoyed reading this as it is an easy read, and really relatable and quite entertaining. As a nervous flyer myself it was quite interesting and reassuring to read all the different things that go on behind the scenes and learn about the ins and outs of flying." SARAH EMERSON, NERVOUS FLYER "This book has so much valuable knowledge that every passenger wants to know and ask. So many things about aircraft, airlines and airports are such a mystery to many people, it is nice to have it explained is simple terms. After reading, I feel lots of little things that bothered me have been put in perspective and it has helped my fear of flying significantly. Behind the Flight Deck Door is a must have book for anyone who travels on airlines!" NISHA SHARMA, NERVOUS FLYER

U S Air Services

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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1942

U S Air Services written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1942 with Aeronautics categories.

Free Flight

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Author : James Fallows
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2008-11-05

Free Flight written by James Fallows and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-05 with Transportation categories.

The troubles of the airline system have become acute in the post-terrorist era. As the average cost of a flight has come down in the last twenty years, the airlines have survived by keeping planes full and funneling traffic through a centralized hub-and-spoke routing system. Virtually all of the technological innovation in airplanes in the last thirty years has been devoted to moving passengers more efficiently between major hubs. But what was left out of this equation was the convenience and flexibility of the average traveler. Now, because of heightened security, hours of waiting are tacked onto each trip. As James Fallows vividly explains, a technological revolution is under way that will relieve this problem. Free Flight features the stories of three groups who are inventing and building the future of all air travel: NASA, Cirrus Design in Duluth, Minnesota, and Eclipse Aviation in Albuquerque, New Mexico. These ventures should make it possible for more people to travel the way corporate executives have for years: in small jet planes, from the airport that's closest to their home or office directly to the airport closest to where they really want to go. This will be possible because of a product now missing from the vast array of flying devices: small, radically inexpensive jet planes, as different from airliners as personal computers are from mainframes. And, as Fallows explains in a new preface, a system that avoids the congestion of the overloaded hub system will offer advantages in speed, convenience, and especially security in the new environment of air travel.

Ask The Pilot

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Author : Patrick Smith
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2004

Ask The Pilot written by Patrick Smith and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Transportation categories.

Though we routinely take to the air, for many of us flying remains a mystery. Few of us understand the how and why of jetting from New York to London in six hours. How does a plane stay in the air? Can turbulence bring it down? What is windshear? How good are the security checks? Patrick Smith, an airline pilot and author of Salon.com's popular column, "Ask the Pilot," unravels the secrets and tells you all there is to know about the strange and fascinating world of commercial flight. He offers: A nuts and bolts explanation of how planes fly Insights into safety and security Straight talk about turbulence, air traffic control, windshear, and crashes The history, color, and controversy of the world's airlines The awe and oddity of being a pilot The poetry and drama of airplanes, airports, and traveling abroad In a series of frank, often funny explanations and essays, Smith speaks eloquently to our fears and curiosities, incorporating anecdotes, memoir, and a life's passion for flight. He tackles our toughest concerns, debunks conspiracy theories and myths, and in a rarely heard voice dares to return a dash of romance and glamour to air travel.

Planes And How They Work

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Author : Jennifer Prior
language : en
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Release Date : 2005-03-01

Planes And How They Work written by Jennifer Prior and has been published by Teacher Created Materials this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-03-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

Each book in 8142--TIME For Kids Nonfiction Readers: Fluent Kit is available in a set of six.For add-on purchases, each 6-pack includes 6 copies of this title and a lesson plan, packaged in a self-sealing vinyl bag.Word Count: 892TCM (Teacher Created Materials) Level: 3.2Guided Reading Level: NEarly Intervention Level: 21DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) Level: 30

One Adventure After Another

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Author : John and Edna Lewis
language : en
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Release Date : 2013-04

One Adventure After Another written by John and Edna Lewis and has been published by AuthorHouse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.

This book is not about heroes like military pilots who risk their lives protecting our country, or commercial pilots who wing their way across the world transporting us from one place to the other or general pilots who daily perform tasks that can only be done from the air. We owe all of these pilots a great respect and gratitude for the job that they do. Most of the books written are about them. This book is about the private pilot who is the average man or woman who does not intend to risk their lives flying an airplane. This book is about those people who simply want to take to the air for the joy of being airborne and for the intellectual challenge of keeping up with the birds. If I thought for a moment that flying was not safe, I would not step into an airplane. For years I felt that flying was for the foolhardy until by chance I discovered that flying is safer than driving a car if you learn how to fly and follow the rules. This book attempts to describe the transition from becoming a land person to becoming an air person and the pleasures experienced on the way. -John O. Lewis My first adventure with John as an airplane pilot gave me the surprise of my life. After vehemently refusing to go flying with him, I agreed once and for all to join him in the cockpit for a brief tour around Chicago. Once airborne my imagined fears were replaced by sheer joy of seeing the sights and realizing the wonders both above and below. This initial flight was the beginning of adventures of our lifetime. Never again was any coaxing on his part needed for me to join him on flights. -Edna M. Lewis

Right Away All At Once

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Author : Greg Brenneman
language : en
Publisher: Rosetta Books
Release Date : 2016-02-09

Right Away All At Once written by Greg Brenneman and has been published by Rosetta Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-02-09 with Business & Economics categories.

An expert in business turnaround shares his inspiring approach to problem-solving: “A fascinating read” (Mitt Romney). Visionary leader Greg Brenneman believes that true business success and personal fulfillment are two sides of the same coin. The techniques that will grow your business will also help you achieve a rich, purposeful, and integrated life. Here, Brenneman takes what he’s learned from turning around or tuning up many businesses—including Continental Airlines and Burger King—and distills it into a simple, clear, five-step roadmap that anyone can follow. He teaches you how to: *prepare a succinct Go Forward plan *build a fortress balance sheet *grow your sales and profits *choose all-star servant leaders *empower your team For more than thirty years, Brenneman has seen these steps foster dramatic results in a variety of business environments. But he also came to realize that he could apply these same principles to improve his life and build a lasting moral legacy. He found he could make better decisions by carefully taking the most important facets of his life—faith, family, friendship, fitness, and finance—into consideration. Brenneman’s inspiring examples, from both his business and his life, demonstrate the astounding effects these steps can have when you apply them—right away and all at once.

Future Flight

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Author : National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board. Committee for a Study of Public-Sector Requirements for a Small Aircraft Transportation System
language : en
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Release Date : 2002

Future Flight written by National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board. Committee for a Study of Public-Sector Requirements for a Small Aircraft Transportation System and has been published by Transportation Research Board this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Aeronautics, Commercial categories.