Handling the Big Jets

[Off the clock]

Sad to hear of passing of David P. Davies. Learned much from his authoritative book "handling the big jets" when I read it many years ago. Does anyone know if it was ever revised to cover the 747-400? It was reprinted in 1997 but I am not sure if it was also revised. Thanks.
OTC

[LEM]

Very sad to hear that.

He was born in 1920.

My copy is a 1990 reprint, and doesn't cover the 744.

Highly unlikely he test flew the 744 at 77.

All I feel like saying is:


THANK YOU, DAVID.

[rotornut]

Very technically interesting stuff

[Off the clock]

Thanks for the replies. For info there is an interesting piece in the latest BALPA log on the life of David Davies.
Regards,
OTC

[swh]

Its was only this morning I picked up his book and was reading the preface thinking what a wonderful contribution he has made to aviation.

A true teacher.

PS No 744 in the 2004 reprint, he does mention that he could have written about the "SST" based on his 8 hours of Concorde prototype flight testing experience.

[LEM]

What's the BALPA log, Off the clock?

Thanks for a link, if any.

[flynverted]

LEM
A quick google search found this site. http://www.balpa.org.uk/
I didn't take the time to poke around at the site, but you can probably find the info you're looking for here.
Hope this helps, if not, sorry.

[teropa]

Hi,

Does that book cover 757 ?

regards,
Tero

[LEM]

no, sorry.
The book deals with big jets in general, with a dedicated chapter at the end to the 742.

But if you consider a 757 a big jet, then the book is not to be missed by you!

Cheers

[HotDog]

BALPA Log = British Airline Pilots Association newsletter.

[capt.magoo]

the book is good read to pass interviwes