In Control: How to Fly a 747
by Ian Graham
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Author: Ian GrahamEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-08-01
ISBN: 0763612782
Number of pages: 24
Publisher: Candlewick
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Book Review: A great illustrated book for children.
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book hoping to learn more about how to fly the Boeing 747. I have recently purchased the PMDG 747-400 add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator, and thought to expand my learning beyond the PMDG's manual.
The book turned out to be non-technical, and geared towards children. Every page is illustrated in color, with color photographs of the cockpit.
Though the book is very basic, I did enjoy reading it and learnt some fun facts in the process:
(a) A fully loaded jumbo jet hurtles down the runway at about 195 miles per hour just before it takes off--that's about the same as the top speed of a Formula 1 racing car!
(b) The total area of a 747-400's two wings is about 5,600 square feet. That's big enough to allow parking space for about 45 cars!
(c) A 747-400 can carry enough fuel to fill 10 fuel trucks!
The book is very well written and children will love it. It will take no more than 15 minutes for a child to read it. There are only 24 pages in all, including the index. There is a small booklet included titled, "The pilot's handbook--everything you've ever wanted to know about being a pilot and more." There is also a paper 747 that a child can assemble, as well as a poster of the 747.
Don't be surprised if your child ends up wanting to become a 747 captain.
Summary of In Control: How to Fly a 747
Licensed and approved by the Boeing company, this pack contains information for children about the 747 aeroplane. Included in the pack are facts about the plane and tips on how to fly it.Aeronautics & Space Books
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