Handling the big jets

[Groundbased]

Hi all,

In perusing these forums I've heard this book referred to a number of times.

Anyone know where I can pick up a copy?, I tried Amazon and after a bit they told me they couldn't get it, is it still available?

Many thanks

[411A]

Out of print I believe.
'Twas THE definitive work on early jet airliners. First read my copy in 1967 and wondered how some of the earlier types could have been certified.
Must have been "smoke and mirrors" because some of these earlier aeroplanes (B707's for example) were very demanding, engine out or not. Found out first hand a few years later.

[Low-Pass]

Try the search option and type in "Flying the Big Jets". The topic by swashplate gives a bit of info.

Cheers,

LP

[bluskis]

The book by Davies was titled Handling the Big Jets. I believe there was a later one by another author called Flying the Big Jets.

Brian Calvert wrote one called Flying Concorde , for those with ambition.

[Denti]

It's available again, at least at the transair pilot shop in the uk. I just ordered it for a friend and got it friday or so.

[BlueEagle]

You could also try :

http://www.abebooks.com

I have managed to get several old and out of print books through them.

[Tinker]

As has already been said. Transair

Transair

is probably your best bet assuming you aren't looking for a future antique. It's still in print and £25 plus p&p.

[Therom]

£23.50 + P&P from 30 West Limited a new Pilot shop.

[email protected]

30 West Ltd
GE Capital Aviation Training
Fleming Way
Crawley
Gatwick
RH10 9UH


Where you get put through the mincer !

Just got one myself

[lunkenheimer]

BlueEagle,
I second your commend on Abebooks. I obtained a copy through them quite reasonably, even with shipping to the States. Took a few weeks, but that is to be expected.