Vintage Champagne On The Edge Of Space
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Vintage Champagne On The Edge Of Space
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Author : Sally Armstrong
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2015-10-05
Vintage Champagne On The Edge Of Space written by Sally Armstrong and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-05 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to work 11 miles above the Earth and on the edge of space, travelling at twice the speed of sound, serving champagne and caviar to passengers as they enjoyed their supersonic experience? Concorde was the aviation icon of our age and the ultimate in luxury air travel. Even the most frequent flyer felt the sense of occasion flying aboard Concorde and joining what became a very elite club. Sally Armstrong recounts her experiences of meeting the rich and famous, the royals and superstars, and flying private charters to exotic places. Her account documents a unique era of flight with all the adventure, glitz and glamour that it entailed. Reflecting on Concorde's heady beginnings during its first operations all the way through to the tragic Air France crash in 2001, the author tells the story of Concorde through the eyes of the cabin crew. Not just an aircraft, Concorde was a way of life now sadly consigned to the history books.
Concorde A Designer S Life
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Author : Ted Talbot
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2013-09-01
Concorde A Designer S Life written by Ted Talbot and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-01 with Transportation categories.
Do you remember the time we used to do New York in three hours? Even twenty years after its final flight, Concorde remains the pinnacle of aviation design. The aircraft is still unmatched, which has led to a vast swathe of material being written about the aeroplane itself. However, relatively little has been said about the people who designed it. Concorde, A Designer's Life is an autobiography peppered with anecdotes from the team, humorous life stories and several 'technibits', all covering the design period of Concorde. Ted Talbot, who began his career at BAC as an aerodynamicist and later became chief design engineer, has combined the technical narrative with personal and family reminiscences to remind the reader that engineers have lives too. The path to Mach 2 was bumpy, with threats of cancellation and opposition from the Americans and the Russians, but this generally indicated to the Concorde team that they were on the right path! This informative, witty and thoroughly enjoyable peek into an unusual life is a valuable addition to any bookshelf.
Life Of A Concorde Pilot
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Author : John Tye
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2023-11-16
Life Of A Concorde Pilot written by John Tye and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-11-16 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
John Tye's job at British Airways was supposed to be only temporary, a way for him to pass the summer before starting university. Instead, it would kickstart a forty-six-year career in aviation and take him all over the world. Told in an irrepressible and infectious style, Life of a Concorde Pilot is the story of how, despite a somewhat turbulent start to life in a Middlesex orphanage, John would go on to fly the world's only supersonic airliner. A true insight to the life of an airline pilot, with many amusing anecdotes along the way, it follows his ups and downs from his career on the ground at BA to flying with Dan Air and then back to BA, through to Covid and his reluctant retirement at the end of 2022. Full of the fascinating details only a pilot can give, this is a memorable journey to the edge of space and beyond.
Last Days Of The Concorde
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Author : Samme Chittum
language : en
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
Release Date : 2018-09-25
Last Days Of The Concorde written by Samme Chittum and has been published by Smithsonian Institution this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-09-25 with Transportation categories.
The gripping true tale of a devastating plane crash, the investigation into its causes, and the race to prevent similar disasters in the future. On July 25, 2000, a Concorde, the world's fastest passenger plane, was taking off from Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris when it suddenly burst into flames. An airliner capable of flying at more than twice the speed of sound, the Concorde had completed 25 years of successful flights, whisking wealthy passengers--from diplomats to rock stars to corporate titans--between continents on brief and glamorous flights. Yet on this fateful day, the chartered Concorde jet, en route to America, crashed and killed all 109 passengers and crew onboard and four people on the ground. Urgent questions immediately arose as investigators scrambled to discover what had gone wrong. What caused the fire? Could it have been prevented? And, most urgently, was the Concorde safe to fly? Last Days of the Concorde addresses these issues and many more, offering a fascinating insider's look at the dramatic disaster, the hunt for clues, and the systemic overhauls that followed the crash.
Concorde Pocket Manual
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Author : Richard Johnstone-Bryden
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2018-02-22
Concorde Pocket Manual written by Richard Johnstone-Bryden and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-22 with Technology & Engineering categories.
First flown in 1969, Concorde was the first supersonic aircraft to go into commercial service in 1976 and made her final flight in 2003. She was operated primarily by British Airways and Air France. British Airways' Concordes made just under 50,000 flights and flew more than 2.5m passengers supersonically. A typical London to New York crossing would take a little less than three and a half hours compared to around eight hours for a 'subsonic flight'. In November 1986 a Concorde flew around the world, covering 28,238 miles in 29 hours, 59 minutes. Today, Concordes can be viewed at museums across the UK and in France, including at IWM Duxford, Brooklands and Fleet Air Arm Museum, as well as at Heathrow, Manchester and Paris-Orly airports. However, there have been recent reports suggesting that Concorde may start operating commercially again. Through a series of key documents the book tells the story of how the aircraft was designed and developed as well as ground-breaking moments in her commercial history.
Swan
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Author : Dan Keel
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2022-07-14
Swan written by Dan Keel and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-07-14 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Book of the Month, Countryside magazine ‘[this] fascinating new book... provides a detailed insight into the snow-white species’ Waterways World A wildlife writer and photographer’s celebration of the mute swan, Britain’s most iconic breed, exploring the bird’s significance across myth and history alongside vivid observations on its habits and habitats. The swan is both a lover and a fighter. A graceful angel and a clumsy oaf. Immortalized by artists over the ages yet misunderstood and threatened in the present day. The mute swan – with its orange beak and aura of stately silence – is the breed we know best in Britain. Dan Keel has been captivated by these birds since boyhood, studying their contrasting qualities over more than three decades. He’s spent countless hours documenting their power, beauty and vulnerability as a writer of nature journalism, as a wildlife photographer looking for the perfect shot, and as a pilot sharing the skies. In this labour of love, Dan speaks up for the mute, answering the essential questions about its nature and its future. Along the way, weaving his first-hand observations into the narrative, he shows us how swans have been portrayed in myth, art and culture for millennia, and how they have been venerated and imitated as well as harmed by humans. Does anybody still eat swan? Can a swan really break your arm? Does the Queen own them all? With an eye for the humour as well as the tragedy of the swan’s story, Dan lays out the facts, guides us to our lakes and riverbanks, and urges us to see these familiar creatures in a fresh light.
The Particle At The End Of The Universe
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Author : Sean Carroll
language : en
Publisher: Dutton
Release Date : 2013-08-27
The Particle At The End Of The Universe written by Sean Carroll and has been published by Dutton this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-27 with Science categories.
"The Higgs boson ... is the key to understanding why mass exists and how atoms are possible. After billions of dollars and decades of effort by more than six thousand researchers at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland--a doorway is opening into the mind-boggling world of dark matter and beyond. Caltech physicist and acclaimed writer Sean Carroll explains both the importance of the Higgs boson and the ultimately human story behind the greatest scientific achievement of our time"--Publisher
Airplanes The Environment And The Human Condition
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Author : Hans A. Baer
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2019-07-23
Airplanes The Environment And The Human Condition written by Hans A. Baer and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-23 with Social Science categories.
The number of airplane flights worldwide continues to grow and is one of the many drivers of climate change. This book examines the aviation industry from an anthropological perspective, focusing on the sector’s environmental impact and the challenges facing attempts to shift to more sustainable solutions. Hans Baer outlines how airplanes have become a key component of modern cultural and social life, and how the world system has become increasingly dependent on them to function. He critically examines current efforts to mitigate the climatic impact of the air travel and argues for a significant move away from air transport, suggesting that such a shift may only be achieved through a more fundamental change in the world system.
Champagne Decoded
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Author : Shammi Shinh
language : en
Publisher: Champagne Avenue Foch
Release Date : 2015-04-08
Champagne Decoded written by Shammi Shinh and has been published by Champagne Avenue Foch this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-08 with Cooking categories.
Discover the wonderful world of Champagne. Only a few of us know Champagne comes from Champagne, only a few of us know Champagne begins its life as wine. Allow this simple, yet illustrative guide ‘Champagne Decoded’ to educate you in all things Champagne.
Picturesque In The Highest Degree
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Author : Karl Ortseifen
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2015-11-02
Picturesque In The Highest Degree written by Karl Ortseifen and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-02 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.